Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Our office has handled dozens of these types of cases, and, as a Former Deputy District Attorney, know how important it is to try to get these charges dismissed, so it doesn't effect your ability to sell cigarettes or liquor. If you have further questions, you may contact me at one of our offices, at 661-267-1313.......I wish you well......David

You should expect prosecution on the crime.

That is why you were charged with one, as a result of the 'sting' operation. You can probably assume your store was targeted on suspicion of repeated violations. You got caught in one. They are quite common.

You'll get your answers about what and why police and prosecutors did things, and charged they way they did, but only when your attorney gets the discovery files in court at your arraignment. Once you have all the pleadings and police reports, then your attorney can determine if there are grounds for evidence suppression or other motions, or defenses to use in the case. Without knowing all those factors, any opinion would be worthless speculation.

When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained be used against you or suppressed, can you be convicted, and what can you do? While this isn't a 'capital case', it certainly carries potential �time� and severe penalties against the business and you, so handle it right. 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 defend you, try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, 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 this is in SoCal courts, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help fight and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses and sympathies there may be. I�ve been doing these cases for many years.