Can I still go to jail if I was found with drugs on my car but I was never read my rights?

Although an officer should read you your Miranda rights when you are arrested, it is not absolutely necessary as long as you are not questioned about the crime for which you were arrested and/or were detained during the questioning. Miranda only acts to suppress any statements you gave the police after you are arrested or detained. It does not invalidate an arrest. However, there may be search and seizure issues. Did you give the officer permission to search your car? If not, and depending on where the drugs were found, this may be an illegal search. I strongly suggest that you contact an experienced criminal defense attorney for a face-to-face consultation and give him/her all of the facts surrounding your arrest. (S)he would then be in a better position to analyze your case and advise you of your options. If you cannot afford an attorney, ask the judge to appoint the public defender's office to represent you. Under no circumstances should you talk to the police or anyone else about your situation without an attorney present.

Miranda only has to be read if there is post-arrest interrogation. Most cops are trained to get everything they need out of your mouth ?prior? to cuffing you, so Miranda rarely applies. Time to shop for a lawyer.

Did you consent to the search? Miranda only applies to what you say, not what you're hiding.