Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

situation: if you are arrested for possession for a loaded assault rifle (ak-47) that is clean but not registered and it is a first offense,what can happen?


Asked on 11/28/13, 1:22 am

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

what can happen?

Jail or prison.

When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? While this isn't a 'capital case', it certainly carries potential �time�, so handle it right. Effective plea-bargaining, using those defenses, could possibly reduce the potential �time� and other penalties you face.

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, 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.

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Answered on 11/30/13, 1:09 pm


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