Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Drunk in Public + Possession of 3 ecstasy pills

I was at my friends house drinking and stepped outside for a while and patrolling cops arrested me for Drunk in Public.

When they searched me in jail, they found 3 ecstasy pills on me. I was put in jail for 3 days and now I have a court day in 2 months, being charged with Drunk in Public and Possession of Controlled substance.

I've never been in any kind of trouble with the law. Any advice on what to do? And what kind of consequences am I looking at? Thanks for you help.


Asked on 7/10/08, 3:02 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
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Re: Drunk in Public + Possession of 3 ecstasy pills

Your best option is to get a retained attorney and have it reduced to an infraction. Contact me directly.

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Answered on 7/10/08, 1:16 pm
Daniel J. Mangan III JuryTrialJustice

Re: Drunk in Public + Possession of 3 ecstasy pills

Obtain counsel ASAP and explore issues in depth w/Counsel. May be legal issues on the arrest...Counsel will know.

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Answered on 7/11/08, 12:00 am


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