Hacienda Heights, Possession of Marijuana for Sales, Probation Violation, No Additional Sentence - Attorney Success # 3
Our client was on probation for possession of marijuana for sales. As part of the terms of his felony probation, he was to complete 180 days of tree farm and not associate with those who used or possessed marijuana.
Approximately six months after starting his probation, police officers pulled over his female friend, who herself was on probation. In her trunk, they found twenty pounds of marijuana and close to $23,000 in cash. The girlfriend quickly explained that she had just made a donation to a medical marijuana collective and was on her way home. Officers asked her if they could search her apartment and she agreed.
When officers entered the female friend of our client and found our client laying on the bed with $2,440 in cash in his pocket. A large zip loc bag of marijuana was on the floor. In the other room, another male was found with $9,614 in cash in his pocket. The apartment also had scales and food sealers in the kitchen.
Officers claimed that our client denied he was on probation when he was asked and upon finding he was on probation, they arrested him for a probation violation.
Greg Hill & Associates received a phone call from our client that evening and we were in court the very next day for his arraignment at the LAX court for possession for sales. The district attorney there, however, decided to drop the charges in lieu of the probation violation case which would be filed in Pomona.
Greg Hill quickly put together a brief for setting of bail, as bail had been denied altogether (which is within the court’s discretion in a probation violation matter). The judge there patiently read the brief, but affirmed the denial of bail.
A further hearing was set in three days to set trial on the probation violation. Sensing that the court in Pomona was not interested in imposing the two year prison sentence the district attorney offered, after several hours of negotiating, Greg Hill asked the court for an indicated if our client were to plead in the open. Amazingly, the court indicated that it would be in favor or re-imposing probation on the same terms.
After some further negotiating lasting all day, our client accepted the deal and was released upon the same terms of probation as before. He realized he was a very lucky man, as he essentially was not even punished for his violation of probation.
If you or a family member have been charged with a probation violation, call our office today. One of our attorneys will speak with you immediately and will fight vigorously for you.
Don't risk losing your employment or your reputation. Call us today at (310) 782-2500 for your free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
When payment is an issue, we have very competitive flat fee rates to represent you or your family member. In special circumstances, we will also consider payment plans where payments are spread out over time. We also accept all major credit cards.
Approximately six months after starting his probation, police officers pulled over his female friend, who herself was on probation. In her trunk, they found twenty pounds of marijuana and close to $23,000 in cash. The girlfriend quickly explained that she had just made a donation to a medical marijuana collective and was on her way home. Officers asked her if they could search her apartment and she agreed.
When officers entered the female friend of our client and found our client laying on the bed with $2,440 in cash in his pocket. A large zip loc bag of marijuana was on the floor. In the other room, another male was found with $9,614 in cash in his pocket. The apartment also had scales and food sealers in the kitchen.
Officers claimed that our client denied he was on probation when he was asked and upon finding he was on probation, they arrested him for a probation violation.
Greg Hill & Associates received a phone call from our client that evening and we were in court the very next day for his arraignment at the LAX court for possession for sales. The district attorney there, however, decided to drop the charges in lieu of the probation violation case which would be filed in Pomona.
Greg Hill quickly put together a brief for setting of bail, as bail had been denied altogether (which is within the court’s discretion in a probation violation matter). The judge there patiently read the brief, but affirmed the denial of bail.
A further hearing was set in three days to set trial on the probation violation. Sensing that the court in Pomona was not interested in imposing the two year prison sentence the district attorney offered, after several hours of negotiating, Greg Hill asked the court for an indicated if our client were to plead in the open. Amazingly, the court indicated that it would be in favor or re-imposing probation on the same terms.
After some further negotiating lasting all day, our client accepted the deal and was released upon the same terms of probation as before. He realized he was a very lucky man, as he essentially was not even punished for his violation of probation.
If you or a family member have been charged with a probation violation, call our office today. One of our attorneys will speak with you immediately and will fight vigorously for you.
Don't risk losing your employment or your reputation. Call us today at (310) 782-2500 for your free consultation. We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to help you.
When payment is an issue, we have very competitive flat fee rates to represent you or your family member. In special circumstances, we will also consider payment plans where payments are spread out over time. We also accept all major credit cards.