Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

question for screenplay

hi i am writing a screenplay and its based in california- the question i have is if an attorney is caught with a gun and does not have a permit can he be disbarred? also what can he make bail? i want to to be realistic. thanks

shirley


Asked on 12/13/08, 11:02 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Victor Knapp Victor Knapp , Esq.

Re: question for screenplay

It depends . If he gets convicted of a felony , disbarment is mandatory . If he gets convicted of a misdemeanor , it is discretionary . There are other sanctions ( i.e., suspension , etc .) . He or someone can always post bail on his behalf while the case is pending

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Answered on 12/13/08, 1:23 pm
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: question for screenplay

California isn't NYC. You do not need a "permit" to own or possess most types of rifles or handguns in California. I am personally familiar with an attorney who forgot to unload his handgun which was in the trunk of his car and which would have been perfectly legal if it had been unloaded and in a locked briefcase. He was cited for transporting a loaded firearm, a misdemeanor, received 1 year probation and 40 hours of community service, and it did not affect his law license in any way.

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Answered on 12/13/08, 2:28 pm


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