Loomis, CA asked in Criminal Law for California

Q: Im 15 in high school. I got found with brass knuckles a knife a vape in my bag when skiping. What are odds in court

I was found off campus. I was caught by a school cop and brought into the office and searched and in my bag he found a knife that has a 2in locking blade, brass knuckles, and a vape pen battery. I was given a citation by the school cop and was told I had to go to court. What is the most likely punishment I will receive? just probation and or community service hours, or will I have to go to juvie?

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William M. Weinberg
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Irvine, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: There’s almost no chance you will do any custody time. You may be eligible for diversion and some community service. Make sure you talk to a lawyer.

Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: MUCH MORE INFO NEEDED.

IT IS LIKE ASKING A DOC IF YOU ARE GOING TO DIE B/C OF YOUR COUGH...........YOU COULD, THOUGH UNLIKELY.....

YOU SHOULD NOT BE SHARING INFO ON THIS OPEN FORUM.......ANYONE CAN READ IT AND USE THIS INFO.

WRITE OUT A DETAILED SUMMARY OF WHAT HAPPENED AND ASK FOR A PUBLIC DEFENDER.......YOU MUST HAVE A LAWYER WHO CAN REVIEW ALL THE FACTS.

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