Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

i will be going to court for fighting in public PC 415. This is my first offence. What kind of punishment am I looking at and if it is any jail time is there any alternative such as anger management, probation, etc. ..I need to avoid jail time or I will lose my job


Asked on 10/06/09, 2:38 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Gary Polston The Law Office of Gary M. Polston

As a Misdemeanor, PC 415 can carry up to six months in jail. However, I have never had PC 415 case that has resulted in jail time.

What will happen in your case will depend on the facts of the situation as well as the Court you are in front of. You need to be prepared to put up a vigorous defense.

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Answered on 10/06/09, 2:46 pm
John Gibson

I agree with Mr. Polston. Your best bet is to be prepared for your next hearing. If you haven't been appointed a public defender (this depends on your ability to pay for an attorney) I would suggest you get good legal representation. Please let me know if you would like to discuss your case further.

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Answered on 10/06/09, 3:08 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

The outcome of the case will be decided by the DA, judge and your attorney in negotiations, or by a jury at trial. If no priors, yes, then you can hope for a combination of fines, probation, anger management classes, etc. If serious about getting counsel to maximize your chances, feel free to contact me.

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Answered on 10/06/09, 4:36 pm


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