Tag Archives: misdemeanor

Marijuana soon to be just an infraction - 11357(b) changes coming

October 3, 2010

Currently, under California law, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana is the lowest level misdemeanor possible.  The maximum possible punishment is a fine of no more than $100, but it is still a misdemeanor.
Governor Schwarzenegger recently signed into law Senate Bill 1449 which will change the classification of possession of less than an [...]

Drug Offenses, Featured Tags: , , , , , , Comments (0) Trackbacks (0)

Misdemeanor criminal defense & procedure - Orange County

February 26, 2009

I have previously written about the stages of a felony prosecution, but what about a misdemeanor?
Misdemeanors, such as DUI, assault & battery, petty theft (shoplifting), driving on a suspended license, some domestic violence charges and violations of court orders, have their own time line and procedures.
You may not even have to appear in court
One of [...]

Criminal Procedure, Featured Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , Comments (0) Trackbacks (0)