Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

What is the punishment for the possesion of ecstasy with the intent for sale, so they say. I got pulled over while driving and didn't have any on my person. But they ended up searching my home.

I would really like a response, Thank you, JC


Asked on 11/13/10, 1:47 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys

Robert Marshall Law Office of Robert L, Marshall

Possession of Ecstasy for sale, Health & Safety Code �11378, is a felony punishable by sixteen months, two years or three years in state prison.

However, they would have to convict you first. It may be possible to get the charge reduced to simple possession, or you might get probation even if you're convicted. The search might also be illegal, which would mean the evidence could be suppressed.

You need a lawyer. If you can't afford to hire your own, the judge will appoint the public defender when you go to court.

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Answered on 11/18/10, 2:01 pm
Lawrence Wolf Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf

You are looking at sixteen months, two years or three years in state prison.

But you have great defenses available to you, which could result in the entire case being dismissed .

Drug classes might also result in a dismissal

You need to hire an lawyer or the judge will appoint the public defender.

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Answered on 11/18/10, 2:25 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Felony prison time if convicted.

If you are arrested and charged with a crime, what can you do? Defend the charges. Go to court, enter a not guilty plea, arrange bail reduction or OR, set up and attend the court hearing[s] and trial date[s]. File evidence suppression or other motions as applicable. You appear to have grounds for them. Raise all the available defenses with whatever admissible and credible witnesses, evidence and facts are available for legal arguments for motions, plea bargaining, or at trial. Go to trial if it can't be resolved with motions or a plea bargain. There is no magic wand to wave and make it all disappear. If you don't know how to do these things, then hire an attorney that does, who will try to get a decent outcome or plea bargain for you. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help you use whatever defenses you may have. If you can't afford private counsel, apply for the Public Defender.

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Answered on 11/18/10, 4:44 pm


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