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The Connection Between DUI and Weapons Charges

By Neil Shouse, Esq.

Many California illegal weapons charges, such as Penal Code 12020 PC, California?s law against possessing dangerous weapons, stem from police investigations that have little or nothing to do with weapons. This is because many firearms and other weapons are discovered during searches that are incident to lawful?and sometimes unlawful?arrests. When the police stop people for DUI or other traffic violations, they typically scan the car, looking for any evidence of contraband?drug paraphernalia, weapons, alcohol, etc. If they ultimately let the individual go, that?s usually the extent of the ?search?. But if the cops arrest the individual or detain the individual based on a ?reasonable suspicion? that the suspect is or was engaged in criminal activity, they might conduct a full blown search of the car and its contents...continue to full post

Full post as published by DUI Blogger on May 03, 2010 (boomark / email).