Appeal- Need Advice

[galileo415]

What is the name of your state? CA

i admitted in juvenile court a month ago on 2 counts 12020a for selling brass knuckles which is a felony, no one told me that i have to pay state restitution of $200.

is that a reasonable explaination for appeal.

facts about metal knuckles:

either completely legal or at most misdemeanors in all other 49 states

12020a is known as a wobbler

if i appeal would the judge decide that metal knuckles are misdemeanors instead of felony?


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[CdwJava]

An appeal will not lower the conviction from a misdemeanor to a felony. And not knowing you had to pay restitution is not grounds for appeal to my knowledge. I bet your attorney knew. Sue him if he didn't tell you.

Usually the courts state that you will be responsible for fines and restituion ... you, your attorney, and/or your parents signed documents to that effect.

And how can someone so young just keep running afoul of the law? Are you trying to get into the Guiness Book for the most criminal charges prior to adulthood?

- Carl

 

[galileo415]

An appeal will not lower the conviction from a misdemeanor to a felony. And not knowing you had to pay restitution is not grounds for appeal to my knowledge. I bet your attorney knew. Sue him if he didn't tell you.

Usually the courts state that you will be responsible for fines and restituion ... you, your attorney, and/or your parents signed documents to that effect.

And how can someone so young just keep running afoul of the law? Are you trying to get into the Guiness Book for the most criminal charges prior to adulthood?

- Carl

that was all in 1 incident haha

 

[CdwJava]

that was all in 1 incident haha

Golly! That makes it SOOO much better!

- Carl

 

[galileo415]

well, so can i legally appeal or do i need a good reason

 

[CdwJava]

On what grounds do you want to appeal? Disliking the sentence is NOT grounds to appeal.

- Carl