Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Re: On Fed. Prob. State Arrests Me

You have a defense to raise, that doesn't mean it will succeed. Discuss the defenses and strategy with your attorney who will have to make use of them, if possible, through appropriate suppression motions or at trial; any comments or 'advice' you get here is of no value except as education and guidance where to go for real help. Either hire private counsel or apply for the Public Defender. Old Chinese proverb: "Man who represent self have fool for client".

Re: On Fed. Prob. State Arrests Me

Part of what the government has to prove in order to win a conviction is that you knew the gun was there. If the jury is not persuaded -- because the government's proof is weak and/or because you offer enough contrary evidence to raise a reasonable doubt -- then you should be acquitted.

You should expect the judge, the jury and the prosecutor to be skeptical of your claim. Defendants often claim not to have known about contraband in their homes, cars, pockets, etc. Many of these claims are not true. You will need a good lawyer to make the most persuasive argument possible for you.

Good luck.

Re: On Fed. Prob. State Arrests Me

There are no shortcuts here - you need to get a good lawyer. You can retain one privately or get a public defender. There are definitely issues to be raised beginning with possible illegality of the search and the fact that you did not know about the gun. The latter is a defense but it will come down how credible you and your claim are.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

Re: On Fed. Prob. State Arrests Me

When is your court date? If you are in the Los Angeles area you can contact me.