QUESTION
What can I do if I was arrested for marijuana?
Asked on Apr 21st, 2015 on Criminal Law - Utah
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I got pulled over for speeding. When the officer came over to my, he said that he could smell marijuana in the car. He asked if he could search and I let him. He found a small bag of marijuana and I was arrested. This is my first offense. What should I do?
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Hire an experienced attorney to represent you.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2015 at 11:52 AM
James Edward Smith
Ask for diversion.
Answered on Apr 22nd, 2015 at 11:51 AM
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Cynthia Henley
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Hire a lawyer. Some counties (like Harris County) have special programs for first offenders with small amounts that leads to dismissals. Or, perhaps a pre-trial diversion. If you cannot get either of those then deferred adjudication probation.
Answered on Apr 21st, 2015 at 7:05 PM
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 Apr 21st, 2015 at 5:28 PM
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Go back in time and don't give him consent to search your car. You need to fight the stop. Do you have a Ned marijuana card?
Answered on Apr 21st, 2015 at 3:15 PM
Thomas Edward Gates
You should retain an attorney. S/he can likely get a Stipulate of Continuance where you pay a fine, do community service, have a drug and alcohol evaluation and take any required treatment, have no further law violations and be on probation for one year. You can expunge your record afterwards.
Answered on Apr 21st, 2015 at 3:03 PM
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You should get in touch with a local criminal defense lawyer who can help to explain your options.
Answered on Apr 21st, 2015 at 2:43 PM
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Get an attorney and attempt to mitigate your damages, and avoid a drug charge on your permanent record. In the mean time speak with no one about the incident excerpt your attorney.
Answered on Apr 21st, 2015 at 2:43 PM