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What can I do if I just found out I have a felony charge on my record for possession of marijuana with intent to distribute?
Asked on Jul 22nd, 2012 on Criminal Law - Colorado
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I have a felony charge of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute to a minor. I just recently learned of the charge because my school did a background check for my internship. I last had talked to the cop back in April. I had been sick with mono and he wanted me to go in and do a book and release but I was sick and it was contagious. He said he will be in contact. And never did I hear from him again. Nor did I ever receive a ticket or a summons in the mail. And now this shows on my background. I don't know what to do because I never had the marjuana in my possession, my friend did and never did I distribute it. I don't know what to do at all. This would be my first offensve of this type of thing.
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If it shows as a charge or arrest, then you should be able to seal it. You can check your Colorado criminal record for less than $10 by going to Colorado Bureau of Investigation on-line. If it shows as a conviction, there is a bigger problem. But, since you never went to court etc, I think that is unlikely unless your friend posed as you in court - unlikely. It is not uncommon for police to forget a file for a few months, so be prepared to be arrested and know to say nothing about the facts, just say, "I want a lawyer." Keep saying it until you have one. I suspect this case is on-going.
Answered on Aug 15th, 2012 at 6:58 PM