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    Unhappy Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage To Minor In California

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: California.

    I have been charged with violating section 25658 (a) BP Sale (furnish) of Alcoholic Beverage to a Minor.

    I have researched online and it appears that the minimum sentence is a fine of $250 and community service and the maximum is a $1000 fine. Question #1: Can anyone attest this is true? Is this crime considered a very grave one?

    I believe I am going to plead guilty or no contest at my arraignment, but I am worried about what sentence the judge will give me. Question #2: I know that it largely depends upon the descretion of the judge, but is it typical that a first time offender be given the lowest sentence? In what cases will the offender be given more than the lowest sentence?

    I am currently a student at a university, and this is the first time I have ever been charged with anything. I've never even received a traffic ticket. I have excellent grades and my GPA is a 3.7. Question #3: Should I bring my transcript to the arraginment in hopes of showing the judge I am a responsible and good person?

    I have been very disappointed with the amount of information available to me as an offender going into court. I am confused about quite a few things, particularly how the pleaing process works with the judge's sentencing. Question #4: Does the judge tell me what my punishment is BEFORE I speak? When am I allowed to speak and defend my character? When do I plead not guilty, and if I do so, am I still able to enter into a plea bargain with the judge, and do I do this BEFORE the judge gives me the sentence or after it? I am also confused as to whether plea bargains only happen if you plead guilty, or not guilty, or can they be used in either case?

    Thank you very much for any help you can give me.

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    Default Re: Furnishing Alcoholic Beverage To Minor In California

    Hire an attorney.

    If charged as a misdemeanor, this will be a criminal offense that could have some serious repercussions for the future. An attorney might be able to get the matter reduced to something a little less potentially destructive.

    It's not a "grave" offense, but it can have some future consequences. You are likely to face a fine and community service - and possibly probation - but not jail.

    - Carl

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