Legal Question in Discrimination Law in California

can you get into law trouble if a police officer finds a mini (souvenir dodger) bat concealed in your pants for protection? (also does it matter of age)


Asked on 2/27/11, 12:13 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Terry A. Nelson Nelson & Lawless

Trouble? Obviously yes. You�ll know the actual charges filed when you appear for arraignment at your first court hearing. When charged with a misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 6-12 months in jail and fines, suspension of license, etc. -- on each count. Effective plea-bargaining, using whatever legal defenses, facts and sympathies there may be, could possibly keep you out of jail/prison, or at least dramatically reduce it, depending upon all the facts and evidence. If you don't know how to do these things effectively, then hire an attorney that does, who will try to get a dismissal, diversion, reduction or other decent outcome through plea bargain for you, or take it to trial. If serious about doing so, and if this is in SoCal courts, 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 2/28/11, 3:16 pm


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