Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

I used to work in a pharmacy. I met this guy who offered me 700 dollars to get him six prescriptions which consisted of vicodin, soma, lorcet, Xanax, and flexeril. I got half the money up front and when I delivered them I got the rest of the money. I was fired from my job and about a week later a detective called me wanting to talk to me. I called him back twice but got voicemail. He hasn't called in about a month and a half and suddenly called me a few days ago he says he wants to meet me somewhere or he can come to my house? My question is do I have to talk to him? What does he want after 2 months. If he had a case wouldn't I have been arrested already. What should I do? I live In california. Will I go to jail? I already have to pay back the employer for the medications.


Asked on 12/15/12, 2:13 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
David M. Wallin Law Offices OF David M. Wallin

You need to speak to a highly qualified attorney NOW. You should have no conversations with ANYONE other than your lawyer. Call me at 661-267-1313. David Wallin

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Answered on 12/15/12, 2:57 pm
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

What does the detective want? He wants information that will allow the district attorney to charge you. UNDER NO CONDITIONS TALK TO HIM!!! You need to talk to an attorney immediately. Only the attorney should talk to the detective. Anything you say WILL be used against you.

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Answered on 12/15/12, 3:50 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Every crime carries potential jail or prison upon conviction. The charges actually filed by the prosecutor will determine how much �time� could potentially be imposed. In California, if convicted of any felony, you potentially face one or more years in prison, plus fines; on any misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 12 months in jail, plus fines.

He wouldn't be asking to talk to you unless he was considering charging you with a crime. When questioned, arrested or charged with any crime, exercise the 5th Amendment right to SHUT UP and do NOT talk to police or anyone about the case except with and through an attorney. Other than that, no amount of free 'tips and hints' from here or elsewhere are going to effectively help in a legal defense. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does.

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 12/17/12, 11:04 am


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