Questions for my defense lawyer about a drug charge
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Questions for my defense lawyer about a drug charge
Say: "I am not a U.S. citizen. Before I take any deal, I need to know the immigration effects."
- Do I qualify for pretrial diversion under Penal Code 1000, with no guilty plea?
- If not, will the prosecutor agree to public nuisance under Penal Code 372.5?
- Can it be an infraction or a misdemeanor instead of a felony?
- What facts will the plea record say? Will it name a drug?
- Have you talked with an immigration expert about my case?
- Does my status (green card, DACA, TPS, pending case, none) change the advice?
- Is there an ICE hold on me?
- What should I say if an immigration officer asks about this case?
My lawyer's name: ____________ Phone: ____________ Next court date: ____________
Do not write your A number or Social Security number on this sheet.
From Drug charge plea to public nuisance (PC 372.5). Facts checked October 21, 2026. Free information, not legal or medical advice.