Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

You've given us way too little information. For example you have not told us what you are alleged to have tried to sell. It is best not to say too much on line. The best thing is for you to ask your lawyer. If you can't afford a lawyer the court will appoint one to represent you.

I agree on all counts and other information needed (for your attorney) is your record, if any. Good luck!

The honest answer is that no attorney can predict the outcome, nor even give an intelligent opinion, without reviewing and knowing all the charges, evidence, police reports, expected testimony, priors history, etc.

The charges actually filed will determine how much �time� and fines could potentially be imposed. You�ll learn the actual charge[s] and any enhancements filed and get copies of all the police reports, evidence and test results when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. In California, if convicted of any felony, you potentially face one or more years in prison, plus fines; on any misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 12 months in jail, plus fines. Priors and strikes will add �penalty �enhancements� under the 3-Strikes rules. If this constitutes a probation violation, factor those new violation charge[s] and old deferred sentence[s] in as well.

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight the criminal charges and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses there may be.