Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

my sons in jail for robery and it's his 1st offense. he's now has a marijuana posession charge in jail and their charging him with priors? he feels there's a law that doesn't allow this to be possible - how can we find what this law is? we don't have the money for an attorney so he going pro-per and really need your assistance


Asked on 11/10/09, 8:07 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert Marshall Law Office of Robert L, Marshall

Defending yourself in a robbery case isn't a do-it-yourself project like fixing a leaky faucet that you can handle with a little bit of advice over the Internet.

If you can't afford to hire an attorney, your son should ask the judge to appoint the Public Defender. Although public defenders often have pretty big caseloads, they are often very good lawyers who are dedicated to defending their clients.

Your question is too vague to answer. Prior convictions can increase the punishment for subsequent crimes. If he has already been convicted of robbery and is awaiting sentencing, it is a "strike" under the three strikes law and could increase the punishment for the marijuana possession offense.

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Answered on 11/15/09, 9:19 pm


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