Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

my son was arrested under the accusation of persuading a witness. The supposed witness called the police and my son was arrested the following day (five months ago). My son's last court day was for a pre-liminary. there was no violence, my son denies everything and the only evidence is the witness statement, who by the way was co-accused on a different case with my son and he was not or is an official witness at the time. The other case happen at a different county and my son wants to attend the other case since that will clear the "witness" hidden agenda but is not allowed. How can a person be kept in jail for months on a single person's (a DSK tagger and his brother a gang member) statement?


Asked on 10/07/10, 10:37 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

No one can give you an answer to 'why' without knowing all the facts and proceedings that have already taken place. He could try to get bail reduced so he can get out. If he has a public defender, talk to him about bail, and whether time waivers have been properly entered. If you want to hire private counsel, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 10/13/10, 10:42 am


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