Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Posession of Marijuana 1 oz. in vehicle

1st offense. What is the proper way to request Deferred Entry of Judgement? Is it possible to appear prior to the scheduled court date?


Asked on 11/06/08, 2:00 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jacek W. Lentz Law Offices of Jacek W. Lentz

Re: Posession of Marijuana 1 oz. in vehicle

I would have the case dismissed through something other and better than DEJ. Your leverage in this case is that you are entitled to a jury trial and the best prosecution can get in terms of punishment is a $100 fine. A few NA meetings should do. They do not want to bring your case to trial, trust me.

There is also a possibility of medical marijuana defense.

Whatever you do, make sure you do not end up with a conviction. Even though we are not talking about a major crime, having a marijuana conviction on your record could hurt you in the future.

I would recommend getting a lawyer on this. If you cannot afford private counsel, get a public defender. Do not represent yourself and do not get too easily persuaded to simply plead out.

Jacek W. Lentz, Esq.

310.273.1361

www.lentzlawfirm.com

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Answered on 11/09/08, 4:49 pm


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