Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

HS11550(Influence Narc. Charge in Hospital

After calling 911 for severe chest and arm pain, rather than being

taken to the hospital I requested, I was taken to the county hosp.

and questioned, held, and eventually charged w/being under the

influence of a narcotic. I had relapsed after 1.5+ years the day

before and wasn't certain if my severe pain was due to my drug

use, so help was called. I later found that the pain was/is

completely unrelated. Instead of seeing a nurse or Dr. upon arrival,

I was taken to the back holding area and questioned off and on. It

was only when they were ready to take a blood sample (hours

later) that I was formally given my rights and ''officially'' arrested. I

have no priors whatsoever. When I asked if by answering I'd

incriminate myself I was told ''we're just trying to figure out what's

going on''. When I asked if I was being detained or could be, the

subject was avoided. It's more detailed, but this is already too long.

What am I looking at as far as punishment? Do/Can/Will the

circumstances surrounding the event affect the courts decision?

Any info. is greatly appreciated. Thank you.


Asked on 7/11/03, 7:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: HS11550(Influence Narc. Charge in Hospital

Your should qualify for some sort of drug rehab program. The deferred entry of judgement, upon completion would result in no conviction and the case being dismissed.

The issue of whether the evidence should be suppressed is complex, and depends on the specific facts of your case. If you reasonably believed that you were providing medical information to a doctor, your statements may be confidential and should be suppressed.

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Answered on 7/13/03, 1:56 am


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