Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

There is always a big potential range, so no one can answer that ... you need to consult (with details of case & your record, if any) with a few local (to the case) attorneys. Good luck!

What do I think will happen?

You will be prosecuted on the crimes charged.

You may have useable defenses if what you say can be proven.

When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? A little free advice: exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney. Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression or other motions, or for trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

If serious about hiring counsel to help in this, and if the charges are in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight this and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses there may be.

You will plead not guilty, if you have an attorney present he/she will make an appearance , if not you will be given time to get an attorney and you will be asked if you waive time.