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Arrested for warrant

Two years ago a friend of mine was convicted of HS 11377(a) & PC 12020(a)(4). He was sentenced to a 30 day work detail program and 3 years probation.

Last year he was stopped for no current registration/insurance and HS 11377(a). He was released an hour later and heard nothing more about it until 2 days ago when he was arrested on a warrant was issued for probation violation. However, while searching his car the police found drugs once again. This time he went directly to jail for two days until $5,000 bail was posted. He now has to appear in court in 4 days, and is terrified that he will have to go back to jail.

Will he?????


Asked on 7/01/06, 11:28 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

Re: Arrested for warrant

Your Friend needs to put on a hellacious showing of repentance without delay. If I were him I would bring signed proof of at least 3 Narcotics Anonymous meetings each and every day from now till the case is heard (expect to be put over, July 5 tends to be a crowded court calendar). And even then it will be a longshot.

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Answered on 7/02/06, 2:11 am
Philip Iadevaia Law Offices of Philip A. Iadevaia

Re: Arrested for warrant

Your friend is in trouble, but nothing that can't be handled with the right attorney. You need to hire one ASAP.

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Answered on 7/03/06, 2:13 pm
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Arrested for warrant

Probably. He needs to get a lawyer right away if he doesn't already have one.

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Answered on 7/02/06, 7:24 pm


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