How much time does a first time felon due?

You'll learn the actual charge[s] filed and any enhancements, priors, or violations alleged, and get copies of all the police reports and prosecutors? evidence when appearing for arraignment at the first court hearing. Police and prosecutors can add or amend charges at any time. The charges actually filed by the prosecutor will determine how much ?time? could potentially be imposed. In California, if convicted of any felony, you potentially face one or more years in prison, plus fines; on any misdemeanor, you potentially face up to 12 months in jail, plus fines. Priors and strikes will add penalty enhancements. If this constitutes a probation violation, factor those new violation charge[s] and old deferred sentence[s] in as well. When charged with any crime, the proper questions are, can any evidence obtained in a test, search or statement be used against you, can you be convicted, and what can you do? Raise all appropriate defenses with whatever witnesses, evidence and sympathies are available for legal arguments, for evidence suppression, search and seizure, or other motions, or for trial. If you don't know how to represent yourself effectively against an experienced prosecutor intending to convict, then hire an attorney who does, who will try to get a dismissal, charge reduction, diversion, programs, or other decent outcome through motions, plea bargain, or take it to trial if appropriate.

Without more facts, I cannot say. I would need to know this person's overall criminal history and offender score. The facts of the case are also a factor. Ultimately, it is up to the judge who imposes sentence.

It depends on the court, county, DA and your attorney.

This will depend on the facts of the case, like how much quantity of drugs prior record etc. I would need more facts; but probation may be likely.

Ask your lawyer.

From no time in jail to the maximum prison term. Need charges to assess your question.

Depends on the facts of the case and past criminal history.

You do as much time as the skill of your lawyer (or lack of).

Maybe none. Hire an attorney.

It depends on the presentencing report and the judge.