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pasenger places gun in my backseat

An aquantance needed a ride home.I agreed to take him and his cousin, not knowing that the cousin was carrying a loaded handgun.My aquantance sat in the front seat and his cousin in the back. On the way I was stopped by law enforcement for a traffic violation.Still unaware of the gun, I provided the officer with my licence, insurance, and registration as requested.He walked away briefly, when he returned we were all asked to step out of the vehicle one by one and handcuffed.I was told that I was being arested for felony posession of loaded, concealed weapon.I've already been to my arainment two weeks ago and still havent heard from my public defender.My question is what are my options if any for my defence


Asked on 6/20/04, 12:09 pm

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Ronald Richards Law Offices of Ronald Richards and Associates

Re: pasenger places gun in my backseat

call my office at 310-556-1001 for a consultation. you have a lot of defenses.

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Answered on 6/21/04, 2:49 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: pasenger places gun in my backseat

A competent lawyer representing you would obtain discovery, for example the NCIC records of the gun's ownership; would challenge the search of the vehicle; and would obtain the criminal record, if any, associated with your passenger. Unfortunately the public defender is not going to do any of this work. He or she will only tell you how wonderful it will be if you would just plead guilty. If you want to fight the charges, you will have to hire a lawyer.

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Answered on 6/20/04, 1:22 pm


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