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Defendant was charged with PC 485 (felony) for misappropriation of lost property and possession of paraphernalia after an unlawful search. Possible plea alternatives include dismissal of charges, reduction to a misdemeanor, or enrolling in a diversion program. Consult a criminal defense attorney for personalized advice.Full Conversation
Defen****t was given vehicle by a friend who also gave him the key and claimed tags were current and vehicle registered to someone local, but that it needed work and a brake lamp inspection. However, Defen****t was pulled over by sheriff for no tags and it was found that license plates on the vehicle did not match the vehicle, and the front was different from the back; tags expired in *; and not registered to anyone local but also not reported stolen. He was charged with PC * (felony). In addition the officer unlawfully searched the vehicle and found paraphernalia in the car and defen****t was subsequently charged with possession of paraphernalia
Thank you for sharing the details, Dan. Here's some general legal information that might help:
- **PC * (Felony)**: This pertains to misappropriation of lost property. It is a felony if the value exceeds $*.
- **Unlawful Search**: If the search was indeed unlawful, it might be possible to suppress the evidence found (paraphernalia).
- **Possession of Paraphernalia**: This is typically a misdemeanor.
Which county in California did this occur? This will help provide specific court information.
- **PC * (Felony)**: This pertains to misappropriation of lost property. It is a felony if the value exceeds $*.
- **Unlawful Search**: If the search was indeed unlawful, it might be possible to suppress the evidence found (paraphernalia).
- **Possession of Paraphernalia**: This is typically a misdemeanor.
Which county in California did this occur? This will help provide specific court information.
Lake
Thank you, Dan. Here's additional information that might help:
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N. Forbes St., Lakeport, CA *
Website: www.lake.courts.ca.gov
- You may want to consult with a criminal defense attorney to explore the possibility of suppressing the evidence due to the alleged unlawful search.
Do you need information on finding legal representation?
Lake County Superior Court
Phone: (*) *-*
Address: * N. Forbes St., Lakeport, CA *
Website: www.lake.courts.ca.gov
- You may want to consult with a criminal defense attorney to explore the possibility of suppressing the evidence due to the alleged unlawful search.
Do you need information on finding legal representation?
no
Understood, Dan. Here's a brief summary of your situation:
- **PC * (Felony)**: Misappropriation of lost property over $*.
- **Unlawful Search**: Possible suppression of evidence.
- **Possession of Paraphernalia**: Typically a misdemeanor.
Would you like information on how to challenge the charges or any specific legal procedures?
- **PC * (Felony)**: Misappropriation of lost property over $*.
- **Unlawful Search**: Possible suppression of evidence.
- **Possession of Paraphernalia**: Typically a misdemeanor.
Would you like information on how to challenge the charges or any specific legal procedures?
yes
Sure, Dan. Here are some general steps you could consider to challenge the charges:
*. **File a Motion to Suppress Evidence**: If the search was unlawful, you can file a motion to suppress the evidence obtained during the search.
*. **Challenge the PC * Charge**: Provide evidence that you had no intent to misappropriate the vehicle.
*. **Negotiate a Plea**: Discuss possible plea options with the prosecution to potentially reduce the charges.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
*. **File a Motion to Suppress Evidence**: If the search was unlawful, you can file a motion to suppress the evidence obtained during the search.
*. **Challenge the PC * Charge**: Provide evidence that you had no intent to misappropriate the vehicle.
*. **Negotiate a Plea**: Discuss possible plea options with the prosecution to potentially reduce the charges.
Would you like more details on any of these steps?
yes step *
Dan, negotiating a plea involves discussing with the prosecutor to potentially reduce or dismiss the charges. It's essential to have a criminal defense attorney to help with this. They can:
- Evaluate the strength of the case against you.
- Negotiate terms (like reduced charges or sentencing).
- Represent you in court discussions.
Would you like more detailed information on how to find a criminal defense attorney?
- Evaluate the strength of the case against you.
- Negotiate terms (like reduced charges or sentencing).
- Represent you in court discussions.
Would you like more detailed information on how to find a criminal defense attorney?
possible plea alternatives related to vehicle registration
Dan, here are some possible plea alternatives related to your vehicle registration issue:
*. **Dismissal of Charges**: If you can prove you weren't aware of the vehicle's registration issues, the charges might be dismissed.
*. **Reduction to Misdemeanor**: Negotiate to reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor.
*. **Diversion Program**: Enroll in a program that, upon completion, may lead to charges being dropped.
Would you like more details on any of these alternatives?
*. **Dismissal of Charges**: If you can prove you weren't aware of the vehicle's registration issues, the charges might be dismissed.
*. **Reduction to Misdemeanor**: Negotiate to reduce the felony charge to a misdemeanor.
*. **Diversion Program**: Enroll in a program that, upon completion, may lead to charges being dropped.
Would you like more details on any of these alternatives?
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