Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

My husband has been arrested for drug possession of a controlled substance (apprx 2 grams of meth) w/ a glass pipe. We cannot afford a fancy defense lawyer. What options do I have because he desperately needs a good criminal defense lawyer. He is our family's main source of income. He has worked hard and has stayed out of trouble for years now. He is facing potentially 3-5 yrs in prison. We cannot bear the thought of this happening. The solution might be having a decent lawyer that would work with us on a payment plan or pro bono perhaps. A public defender is a certain max prison term, this I am sure. Please help me to look at our options. I am so scared and don't know where to turn. Thank you


Asked on 6/20/14, 3:29 pm

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

You can get a good lawyer who isn't fancy. Call around your area for a law firm with experience and credentials. If you desire, call my office at 661-267-1313 and we can go over the facts and give you direction.

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Answered on 6/20/14, 4:47 pm
Anthony Roach Law Office of Anthony A. Roach

If he has a lot of priors he is looking at prison time. If this is a first time offense, the chances are good that he can get treatment instead of jail time.

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Answered on 6/22/14, 1:51 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Public defenders generally ARE the only 'pro bono' criminal attorneys. That is their job, paid for with our tax dollars.

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Answered on 6/22/14, 11:16 pm


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