QUESTION
how can the police charge me with manufacturing and dealing of marijuana if it wasn't found on me?
Asked on Feb 07th, 2014 on Drug Crimes - Illinois
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I was initially charged and convicted of trespassing and attempt to obstruct justice and I received 1 year court supervision but when I was arrested there was marijuana found on the ground that I never knew was there until the police put me in handcuffs now when my finger prints get ran it is coming up that I was charged with manufacturing and dealing of marijuana but I never knew that this charge was on me and now it's affecting my life because I'm trying to join the army and they are telling me that because I was charged and it was dropped that it still disqualifies me from joining I just would like some kind of insight on how this can be on my record if I never went to court about it and how can I get this solved because it's ruining my life right now.
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You have a few issues. What you probably need is an expungement to wipe that charge out. However, some recruiters are willing to accept a letter from the State's Attorney's Office explaining why the marijuana was not charged. It would not be a bad idea to contact a private attorney to see if you qualify for an expungement, or else see what your recruiter needs to see.
Answered on Feb 10th, 2014 at 3:42 PM