Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

PC148 and PC647F1 Charges

I was arrested on these two charges above. From what the city attorney's office told me, these are misdemeanor charges (resisting arrest and drunk in public). I am to appear for my arraignment at the LAX Courthouse in about a month.

How serious are these charges? If I go to my arraignment and plead guilty, what kind of sentence am I looking at? Will this be a fine and probation, or am I looking at jail time? Please advise.


Asked on 7/17/08, 1:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: PC148 and PC647F1 Charges

Any criminal charges are very serious matters.

They can result not only in jail time, but also you could find yourself never, ever being able to get a job again.

You would be extremely foolish to "go to your arraignment and plead guilty" without knowing exactly what sentence you are going to get. What if you pled guilty and the judge said, OK, your sentence is one year in jail, take him away. And this does happen.

Negotiating a favorable outcome is what lawyers are trained to do. You need to do whatever it takes to hire one.

Now quit asking your question over and over again on LawGuru, and call a lawyer.

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Answered on 7/17/08, 1:50 pm
Ryan P. McClure The Law Offices of Ryan P. McClure

Re: PC148 and PC647F1 Charges

I agree with Mr. Stone. Hire a lawyer unless you want to gamble on the outcome of your case.

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Answered on 7/19/08, 2:29 pm


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