QUESTION
what are my chances of charges being dismissed?
Asked on Oct 27th, 2017 on Drug Crimes - Pennsylvania
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I'm 23 year old college student. The house I live in with my father was searched and drug paraphenelia in my room was seized. Im being charged with a misdemeanor posession of paraphenelia and disorderly conduct. There were no drugs in my room but there was a scale, old pipes, and a jar of seeds I forgot I even had. The officers know from witnesses and my own words that the items are mine. I honestly do not smoke weed anymore. I was compliant and very calm on the scene despite my dad being arrested. How do I fight this case to avoid having anything going my record or at least minimize the result?
1 ANSWER
It is important to note that this is an open forum. Not that it is likely in a case like this but detectives do observe these boards for evidence of cases. That all being said you have admitted that you were in possession of the paraphernalia which is not good for your case. You arent charged with the possession of drugs, you are charged with paraphernalia, its an important distinction because that is what you are describing in your facts. You should consult with a local attorney about potential suppression issues with regards to the search. If it was a separately secured portion of the house there may be issues. Additionally, depending on your history there might be diversionary programs available to you depending on your criminal history. Local counsel might even be able to resolve a case like this at the preliminary hearing. Its worth your time to sit down with someone who knows the local lay of the land.
Answered on Oct 30th, 2017 at 11:24 AM