Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Driving without owners consent

I was pulled over in July 2004, and given a ticket for driving on a

suspended license. The officer cited me out, and the car was

impounded. I showed up to court, saw the judge, and did 120 days in

jail, and a work release program. 120 days later (after I got the ticket,

and was cited out) I was arrested at my work release site. I was arrested

for 496D and a 10851. The car was not stolen when ''I'' was driving it,

nor did it come up as stolen while they impounded the car. I have never

had a felony in my life, and now they want me to agree to this, and do

two years in state prison....something is not right here....


Asked on 7/15/05, 11:44 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Steven Mandell Law Offices of Steven R. Mandell

Re: Driving without owners consent

You need to consult with a criminal lawyer in your area to discuss the total fact picture. You use of the parentheses around the "I" suggests that there is more to the picture than you've explained here. No decent answer can be given until your lawyer understands the total picture as seen through the eyes of the prosecution and the defense. Most criminal lawyers give free consultations. Take one or two. If you'd like to speak to me, I'd be happy to meet with you for a free consultation. Steve Mandell 310 393 0639

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Answered on 7/16/05, 11:23 am
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Driving without owners consent

A jail sentence of 120 for driving on a suspended license is harsh. Therefore I suspect that there is something that you are not telling us. Because of the potential serious consequences of this matter you should retain an attorney to represent you in this matter.

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Answered on 7/19/05, 2:44 am


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