Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

guns and drugs

about six years ago i was part of a

residential buglary and served on a

90 day observation. a year after that

i was found in possetion of a stolen

car. i served a sentance of 32months

at 80%. i discharged from parole in

eleven months with no violations.

shortly after that i bacame heavily

addicted to methamphetamines and

was known to br in a hotel where

various guns and drugs were located,

i foolishly ran from the law to

another county where i commited a

crime of forgery. i fled that county

also an then found the love of my life

who is the reason i have spent the

last two years working two full time

jobs. working my way up to

managment in both of them. i have

also been enrolled in school for the

past 9 month's to earn a degree in

electronic engeneering. i also have

started a family, having two son's in

the past two years. at one of my

current employers they did a speratic

back ground check and have become

aware of my warrants. again i ran

from the law but intend on turning

myself in next week after talking to a

lawyer. I am worried that i will catch

a sentence of ten years or more. is

this a possability or will the court see

that i have turned my life around?


Asked on 2/08/09, 9:41 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: guns and drugs

Anything is possible. Your attorney will use whatever facts and arguments available to get you either the best deal possible, or the least sentence imposed. There is no magic wand, and no one can honestly tell you that you will be able to avoid all jail/prison time. Your best option is to have your attorney turn you in voluntarily, which will put you in the best position to plead your case. If these charges are in SoCal court, feel free to contact me if serious about getting counsel to help you.

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Answered on 2/09/09, 2:47 pm
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: guns and drugs

Yes, you absolutely must consult with a lawyer before turning yourself in to advise you about full ramifications of your situation. A lawyer can negotiate upfront circumstances and terms of your surrender, such as the amount of bail. Do not try to handle the situation by yourself.

You should be commanded for your courage to face up to the facts of your situation. You are a brave man clearly motivated by your love for your family. The way you turned your life around will make your situation better for sure. That said, you have significant legal exposure, although not necessarily 10 years even with a strike conviction on your record.

You need to contact a lawyer to fully review and analyze your situation as soon as possible. Feel free to contact my office for a free and non-binding consultation if you need legal representation in Southern California.

Best,

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 2/09/09, 2:01 am


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