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misdemeanor or felony?

What are the deciding factors as to whether a violation of 4324 a PC is filed as a misdemeanor or a felony?


Asked on 7/21/09, 2:41 pm

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Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: misdemeanor or felony?

There is no reason why it would be filed as a misdemeanor. District attorneys always max out the charges. But if all you did was attempt to write yourself for a few Vicodins it will probably be reduced to a misdemeanor later on, assuming you get a halfway competent attorney.

If you were copping Demerol for Michael Jackson, all bets are off.

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Answered on 7/21/09, 2:47 pm


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