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Felony Possession of a Dirk or Dagger in California Conviction Overturned on Appeal

By Walin & Klarich

2006 switchblade felony conviction on appeal closes in favor of appellant, original charges reinstated A December felony complaint against Gary Plumlee was recently reinstated the Superior Court of Tulare County. Plumlee was originally charged on December 4, 2006 with ?carrying a dirk or dagger concealed upon the person? (pc 12020), a felony offense in California, and ?using or being under the influence of methamphetamine.? Plumlee was picked up by a sheriff?s deputy at a Tule River Indian Reservation casino on august 26, 2006 after appearing intoxicated and ?constantly moving around, unable to stay still.? The deputy searched Plumlee and found a closed switchblade in his pocket. Eventually Plumlee was taken into custody and tested positive for methamphetamine...continue to full post

Full post as published by Southern California Criminal Defense Blog on November 24, 2008 (boomark / email).