How long will he go to jail for selling ecstasy?

Are you on probation for selling the ecstasy or for another offense? If you are on probation for the selling ecstasy offense, you will not serve any jail time. Hire an attorney and visit my website for more information. Good luck in the process.

This depends on the extent of his criminal history.

It really depends on underlying sentence re probation violation. You should contact your prior defense lawyer if unclear about prior. The new charge is serious; he needs a good lawyer.

Ecstasy is classified as a schedule I narcotic in Louisiana. If convicted, your friend will be facing 5-50 years of jail time and fines of up to $50,000. The fact that he is currently on probation will have additional consequences but will be subject to the specific terms of his probation. As should be clear, this is a very serious offense and the penalties could be extreme. For this reason, your friend will need to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney in this matter. We invite you to contact our firm at the information on this page for a free case evaluation.

The amount of jail for a felony conviction begins with some analysis under the Criminal Sentencing Guidelines. Based on the Offense variable scoring and prior record scoring, a minimum expected range will be set. Deviation from the minimum can be made based on substantial and compelling circumstances. The greatest minimum sentence (e.g. the time needed to be served before consideration of parole) is 2/3 of the maximum for the offense. He should consult with his attorney for calculations of the minimum guideline range.

It is difficult to calculate because there are actually two sentences to be imposed, presuming he will be found guilty. Remember, as Shakespeare said, "There are many a slip 'tween the cup and the lip" meaning just because he was caught "red-handed" doesn't mean he has no way out. There a number of "defenses" available to him, depending upon the facts and circumstances, so don't give up on him yet. See if you can find him a great lawyer who has lots of experience and consult with him/her about the facts. He's facing a "B" Felony which carries as much as 25 years in prison. However, in certain situations he may be eligible for Drug Court which could conceivably get him out without doing any jail time. Of course, there is also a Violation of Probation which could be just about anything since you did not mention what he was already on Probation for. Usually, once they Violate, they are looking at jail time, but he could have been convicted of a Misdemeanor and that would only get him one year in jail. As I said, have him or his representative speak to a good lawyer.

Sales of a controlled substance carries up to 3 years in state prison. Your friend is ineligible for a drug program and is facing a non-reducible felony offense. He desperately needs a very good criminal defense attorney.

The consequences are not good. Michigan has a well-deserved reputation as being one of the toughest on drug crimes. If he is charged with Possession with the intent to sell less than 50 grams of ecstasy, then the maximum penalty would be up to 20 years in prison. His previous record will dictate what his sentencing guidelines are however. If he is on probation, that is another serious matter. He could be violated by his probation officer and if guilty could do jail or prison time for the violation depending. He needs to retain an experienced criminal advocate as soon as possible.

Thats up to the DA, judge and defense attorney to negotiate as part of a plea bargain, or for the jury and judge to determine upon conviction if he goes to trial. It depends upon all the charge[s] brought by the DA. Youll learn the actual charge[s] filed when you appear for arraignment at your first court hearing.