Stagecoach Festival Arrests
Arrested at Stagecoach? --- Call a Palm Springs Lawyer
Attorney Joseph T. Rhea has represented individuals arrested at the Empire Polo Club in Indio, including the Stagecoach Country Music Festival every year since the festivals began. For over a decade, Attorney Rhea's entire law practice has been devoted to criminal defense in the Coachella Valley. His office has always been in downtown Palm Springs and he has appeared in the Indio court on thousands of misdemeanor and felony cases, to the satisfaction of his clients.
Stagecoach is a time to let loose, a chance for you and your country-loving friends to kick back, have a few beers, and see your favorite artists live. But sometimes the unexpected can happen and you or a friend ends up behind bars. That’s when you need an experienced Palm Springs criminal defense attorney on your side. Also, do keep in mind that everyone is subject to search on entry at the Stagecoach Music Festival.
Call (760) 322-3001 NOW if You’ve Been Arrested at Stagecoach!
Common Arrests Made at the Stagecoach Country Music Festival :
- Public Intoxication – Beer and alcohol are part of the Stagecoach experience, but there are some who let things get a little out of hand. You may have gotten mixed up with a group of rowdy drinkers, but Indio criminal defense attorney Joseph Rhea can help.
- Disorderly Conduct – This crime can be narrowed down to several different offenses, including fights, disturbing the peace, excessive noise, use of offensive language, and solicitation/ prostitution.
- Drug Busts – From marijuana to cocaine, MDMA to ketamine festival-goers often try to sneak drugs into Stagecoach, only to get caught in a drug bust. If you’ve gotten mixed up in a drug-related arrest, you need a local criminal defense attorney as soon as possible to build your defense case.
- Handicap Placards - The illegal and unauthorized use of handicap parking placards has lead to a number of arrests at the Stagecoach Music Festival in recent years.
Read the Stagecoach “Code of Conduct” and alcohol policy here.
The following are explicitly prohibited at the Stagecoach Music Festival (and in some cases may lead to arrest):
- Irresponsible use of alcohol.
- Public nudity or obscene clothing.
- Accessing seated/restricted areas without proper passes.
- Taunting, abusive or disruptive language and obscene or offensive gestures, imagery or symbolism.
- Possession/use/sale of illegal drugs.
- Urinating in public (anywhere other than a proper restroom).
- Fighting or engaging in any action that may harm, endanger, threaten or bring discomfort to anyone.
- Engaging in sexual behavior in public.
- Damage, destruction, vandalism or theft of any property.
- Fraudulently claiming a disability or abusing ADA services.
An individual participating in this behavior may be IMMEDIATELY removed from the venue site and Festival Wristband revoked and the offender may be arrested.
If you have been arrested for any of these offenses, contact Stagecoach Music Festival Criminal Defense Attorney Joseph T. Rhea.
Information About the Stagecoach Music Festival 2020
Contact a Criminal Defense Attorney for the Stagecoach Festival
Act quickly if you’ve been arrested at Stagecoach. If you were arrested for DUI (driving under the influence) while visiting the festival, you only have 10 days to demand a DMV hearing.
Stagecoach Music Festival DUI Attorney Joseph T. Rhea (the only Criminal Defense Attorney in the state of California with a doctorate from Harvard University) has helped thousands of men and women get the best results possible and he can help you, too.
Call (760) 322-3001 to Speak with a Criminal Defense Attorney.