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If a 19-year-old is pulled over and arrested for possessing marijuana, what happens?
Asked on Jul 15th, 2015 on Criminal Law - Washington
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If this is my first criminal offense, outside of speeding tickets, what will happen to me? I was nice to the cops, and respected them when they arrested me for marijuana possession.
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You should hire a lawyer and get this relatively minor charge dismissed. By yourself you're going to get a criminal record, and it isn't worth it.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2015 at 8:04 PM
Maximum penalty is 1 year in jail and $1,000 fine for misdemeanor possession of marijuana in Missouri. Hire an attorney if you want to get the charge dismissed or reduced to a lesser offense.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2015 at 8:01 PM
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You face a one year license suspension. You should fight this.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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It depends on quantity, intent and other factors.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2015 at 4:39 PM
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You should get yourself a skilled and experienced defense attorney as quickly as possible, and in the meantime not speak to anyone or make any admissions over the Internet regarding your activities, especially the prosecution or investigators. There are various programs which you may qualify for which might prevent this from getting onto your criminal record and resurfacing for the foreseeable future if not all of your life. This is very serious. Again, get an attorney now and be quiet until you do.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2015 at 4:36 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
You will get a notice to appear for your arraignment. There may be a diversion program you can enter. Get a drug and alcohol screening evaluation before hand, it will help.
Answered on Jul 15th, 2015 at 4:36 PM