Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

felony drug warrant

i have a felony drug warrant in yuba county for a case i was never areested or cited for. my boyfriend went to jail that day, bailed out, pled no contest, and was given probation and a drug program for the case. the D.A. picked up my name from the case and decided to issue a warrant for my arrest for the case that was already pled guilty to. i called the D.A.'s office and they explained to me that the warrant wasn't issued ''all the way''...? what does that mean? and is this legal to do if someone is already found guilty and is doing the punishment for it? how should i go about taking care of it?


Asked on 5/19/09, 4:33 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Joe Dane Law Office of Joe Dane

Re: felony drug warrant

Two people can possess the same item at the same time under the theory of "joint possession." It's like two people sitting at a table sharing a pizza. They both possess the pizza, since they both have access to it.

Even if one person claims the pizza (or in your case, the drugs), it doesn't mean the other person can't also possess the pizza/drugs. Because your boyfriend took a plea in this case *may* help you, but the DA can still go forward against you.

You should contact a Yuba County criminal defense attorney.

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Answered on 5/20/09, 8:51 am


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