Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Hi. I live in California, I'm 38 and I was just charged with Felony possession of 3 pills of extacy July 2012. I do have 2 other controlled substance drug records in the system from over 10 years ago, both were misdemeanors. One I successfully completed prop 36 for and the other I do not recall the penalty but it was electric monitoring maybe? I have two old DUI's as well. On paper I look real bad. I am wondering what I might realistically be facing with this felony charge with the old priors. The pills were not on my person, they were in my friends car in the back seat area where I was sitting. They were in front of me, in the seat pocket. Any help would be greatly appreciated


Asked on 7/15/12, 11:04 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Zadik Shapiro Law Offices of C. Zadik Shapiro

You need a good lawyer who can look over the file and suggest a means of going forward.

Without interviewing you and seeing the police report there is not much I can say. As always do not discuss the facts with anyone but a lawyer nor discuss the details on line.

You may call me at 415-336-7534 if you would like to discuss it.

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Answered on 7/15/12, 1:19 pm
Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

The only 'help' going to do you any good are the services of a good criminal defense attorney.

The charges actually filed will determine how much �time� and fines could potentially be imposed. You�ll learn the actual charge[s] and any 'priors' enhancements filed and get copies of all the police reports, evidence and test results when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. In California, if convicted of any felony, you potentially face one or more years in prison, plus fines; Your priors and strikes will add �penalty �enhancements� under the 3-Strikes rules.

When arrested or charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or confession be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, program, or other decent outcome through plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

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 the criminal charges and get the best outcome possible, using whatever defenses there may be.

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Answered on 7/16/12, 12:12 pm


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