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Weapon possession or assault charge?
Question:
I am a minor and under the age of 18 years old in California. Lately, I have been getting involved in fights with some gang members near my highschool. They usually approach other kids they attack with baseball bats or knifes. For protection, I carried a bat with me after school and I was approached by the gang. They did not have any weapons and I had my bat with me and I was ready to attack them. The police happened to show up right then and took me to jail. What are the penalties for weapon possession in CA?
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The situation you describe involves a case of assault, self defense, and weapons possession. The fact that you had a weapon with you in the form of assault is a serious offense and can be prosecuted up to an aggravated assault charge with possession of a dangerous weapon. However, since you claim this was in self defense, you need to consult with a criminal defense lawyer immediately. Furthermore, even though you are a juvenile, if you are close to the age of 18, you can be tried as an adult.
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