Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

possesion of a controled substance

my 18 year old daughter was arrested for possesion of a controled substance. they found 3 ecstasy pills in her purse.she was released on her own no bail. she has never been in any trouble ever. she attends college and works part time. her father will not let her return to his home. i live out of state, will they allow her to re-locate with me? what do you l=think will happen?


Asked on 1/27/08, 8:10 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Re: possesion of a controled substance

What will happen is up to the judge, DA and probation department, as influenced and persuaded by her attorney. Without counsel, she faces potential jail time. If she is serious about getting counsel to represent her, have her contact me. If she can't afford counsel, she needs to apply for the public defender.

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Answered on 1/28/08, 2:40 pm
Steven Mandell Law Offices of Steven R. Mandell

Re: possesion of a controled substance

At the very worst, she will be eligible for a program called Deferred Entry of Judgment. It is a 1st offender drug program with 18 months of probation and then the charge will be dismissed and there will not be a conviction on her record.

I say "at worst" because it's possible that the outcome can be even better, but that requires more information than I have here. If she'd like to talk to me about representing her, please don't hesitate to contact me. Good luck. Steve Mandell

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Answered on 1/27/08, 9:26 pm


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