QUESTION
What are my options in dealing with a marijuana citation in court?
Asked on Mar 19th, 2013 on Criminal Law - California
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I am with a few people at my friend’s house and there was some marijuana involved. I personally do not smoke. The police came to her house at about midnight and claimed they were looking for someone and eventually persuaded her to let them inside. Right before they entered the house, someone handed me two small roaches and asked me to flush them. The police found them and I ended up taking the blame because my friend has a young daughter that means the world to her. I was the only person there that got a citation. I was just wondering what would be the best way to approach this in court.
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Michael J. Breczinski
Get an attorney and see what can be worked out. In Michigan there is a statute for first time drug offenders that helps avoid a criminal conviction for drugs on your record.
Answered on Mar 21st, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Your options depend on a variety of things: whether you have a prior record, what court your case is in, the specific facts, etc. etc.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 3:03 PM
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Speak with an experienced criminal attorney in your area to see if there are grounds to challenge the entry into the home or the seizure of the marijuana. The case may be weak enough to go to trial. If not, you may be eligible for a diversion program or a delayed sentencing option that could keep the matter off your public record.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 3:02 PM
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Since I cannot review the court file and I do not have enough info to advise. Consult with and hire an attorney. Sounds like these "friends" are gong to stand by and let you take the fall.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 3:02 PM
Hire a lawyer so you can get it dismissed.
Answered on Mar 19th, 2013 at 3:01 PM