what will be the out come of this charge i got charged with draw adeadly weapon =knife but i dint stab or hurt anyone i was in laughlin casino when it happened i was pretty drunk and the boucer asked me for my knife so i took it out and laid it on the counter he then told me he was going to keep it so i picked it up and took it back in the process i guess i was acking like a fool i never did put it back in my pocket and he felt treatend i just didnt want him to have it im from arizona where u have a right to have weapons as long as there not hidden i guess what im trying to say is i didnt try to stab anyone i was just being plane stupid drunk. will it be a misdeminor charge or a felony the cops told me it was a misdimenor but im still scared for i have court on may fifth i just want to know if anyone is familiar with nevada state law cause they said it was draw a deadly weapon in a treat manner im 30 and never been convicted of anything.
2007-04-02 18:08:32 · 6 answers · asked by kalamorm 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Almost anything involving a Weapon is a Felony:( But, in your case with a lawyer, you can get it dropped to a Misdemeanor with minimal penalties. As long as you have a clean record in anything involving such or alcohol, the judge will chalk it up as Drunkin' stupidity and let you off most the hook. Hopefully Casino doesn't press any charges or the bouncer doesn't. Another thing that could really help is go back there to the Casino and talk to the guy and apologize and explain how sorry you are and drunk you were and feel rely bad for putting him in that situation. If it does go to court, then after buttering him up, you might be able to get him to Say some good words for you and help the judge make a decision in more to your favor.
I had a good friend break a Jack bottle over a guys head and put him in the hospital for over a month. He apologized to the guy(who now has permanent Brain damage) and his family and the guy dropped the Lawsuit and charges. Sometimes that's all it takes.
2007-04-02 18:43:59 · answer #1 · answered by Detroit Punk 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not familiar with Nevada State Law but, it sounds like a misdemeanor and nothing more. For one, the police told you it was and secondly if it was a felony, it all likelihood you would have had to post a bond to get out of jail. In your case, it sounds like you were issued nothing more than a ticket with a court date.
For a person who doesn't have a criminal record, it likely you will end up with probation if you are indeed convicted. Your first court date will be nothing more than arraignment where you will be notified of your charges. If you have a lawyer there and I suggest you get one, and the prosecutor wants to pursue this charge you will get a chance for either a bench trial or a jury trial (bench trial, the judge decides). Either way, the judge will set a future court date and you must attend that one. You don't want them to issue a warrant for failure to appear.
If you or your lawyer decides to resolve the issue right then (most likely by pleading guilty to either that charge or a lesser one like drunk and disorderly), for a person without any criminal record I can't see a judge giving you anything more than probation. Basically a set amount of time (6 mos-1 year) where you have to stay out of trouble and this offense won't show up on your criminal record. But if you explain your story, its a possibility that your case will get dismissed. Thats why I said its best to bring a criminal attorney with you to tell you your options, particularily one with knowledge of Nevada laws. Its plenty of websites that can give you a free consulation with a criminal lawyer and I would talk to one of them.
2007-04-02 18:22:55 · answer #2 · answered by Willy Wonka 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a decent lawyer and it'll be reduced to Drunk and Disorderly. The casino doesn't want you in jail, they want you tossing money on the craps table, but without the knife.
2007-04-02 18:18:08 · answer #3 · answered by open4one 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your 30 and you can't spell... are you drunk now?
Anyways, if the the guy testifies in court that you threatened him with the knife it may be a felony, if you simply just had it out and theres no one who testifies against you then it will be a misdeamenor
2007-04-02 18:22:05 · answer #4 · answered by beth3988 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your looking at a slap on the wrist, maybe a few months probate. The bouncer is just being a douche.
2007-04-02 18:17:15 · answer #5 · answered by Steelr 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Oh man..Just another reason not to Drink...
2007-04-02 18:16:39 · answer #6 · answered by Marmar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋