Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

ok i got arrested in huntington beach for throwing up and i had to spend the night in jail, When i was released they gave me a ticket which said it was a misdemeanor for public intoxication (disorderly conduct)..this is my first run in with the law.. is there any way i can get the misdemeanor reduced or dropped?? what are my options?


Asked on 12/14/10, 12:08 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

I would fight this. Vomiting is an involuntary act. As the late comedian George Carlin said, "Spitting on the sidewalk is a $10 fine... vomiting is free." You have a court date in Westminster. If I go, you don't have to.

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Answered on 12/19/10, 4:34 am
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

When arrested and charged with a crime, the proper questions are, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Defend the charges. Go to court, enter a not guilty plea, arrange bail reduction or OR, set up and attend the court hearing[s] and trial date[s]. File evidence suppression or other motions as applicable. Raise all the available defenses with whatever admissible and credible witnesses, evidence and facts are available for legal arguments for motions, plea bargaining, or at trial. Go to trial if it can't be resolved with motions or a plea bargain. There is no magic wand to wave and make it all disappear. If you don't know how to do these things, then hire an attorney that does, who will try to get a dismissal, diversion or decent outcome through plea bargain for you, or take it to trial. If serious about doing so, feel free to contact me. I�ll be happy to help you use whatever defenses you may have. If you can't afford private counsel, you can apply for the Public Defender.

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Answered on 12/20/10, 10:55 am


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