Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Three strikes

If you are facing three strikes, does that make you ineligible for pc1000 if you meet all other criteria? Should the charge of simple possession HS11377 be classified as a misdemeanor if it you first ever drug charge?


Asked on 2/16/04, 11:32 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Lyle Johnson Bedi and Johnson Attorneys at Law

Re: Three strikes

If you are facing a three strikes sentence the drug charge is of no real consequence, and you would probably not be able to complete the required drug rehabilitation program in prison.

If you suffered convictions which would qualify as three strikes, you may not be elegible to drug diversion. You would have to have the judge strike the priors, if they are charged, to be eligible for diversion.

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Answered on 2/19/04, 2:41 am
George Woodworth Law Office of George Woodworth & Associates

Re: Three strikes

First, if you have never had a drug case before then you likely are eligible for drug court under prop. 36, but as to whether it will be offered is another story, and the reason why you need an experienced attorney right away. You are facing "25 Years to Life." If you'd like to discuss, email me (see below), or call me at (562) 929-7422. Attorney George Woodworth

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Answered on 2/17/04, 12:06 am


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