What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Ohio
In Ohio I was arrested for distributing marijuana 7 grams, an undercover saw me meet someone and pulled us over, I gave him the $25 from the transaction. I also had about 15-20 grams in the car with me that they took. I was arrested and released from jail after 48 hours. Me and the other guy never wrote a statement, I received my indictment papers today saying I am being charged with two counts of marijuana trafficking. One for selling the 7 grams and one for having the 20 grams on me. I spoke to a lawyer he said its not that serious he should be able to get it reduced to a misdemeanor. I would just like to hear a second opinion from someone law affiliated. I know I won't do time but I really need it to be reduced to a misdemeanor. They only caught me with 28 or less grams do you think it will stick in court? Like I said me and the buyer never wrote a statement. All the evidence they have is the couple bags under 30 grams, and the $25. I have been told by numerous people to fight the charge and they will drop the charges or throw it out all together because of the low amount of marijuana. I am also tight for cash right now. I was told a public defender could probably get me a misdermeanor out of this. I was also told if I could come up with enough money a higher class lawyer could maybe get the whole case thrown out.. I just need advice.
In Ohio I was arrested for distributing marijuana 7 grams, an undercover saw me meet someone and pulled us over, I gave him the $25 from the transaction. I also had about 15-20 grams in the car with me that they took. I was arrested and released from jail after 48 hours. Me and the other guy never wrote a statement, I received my indictment papers today saying I am being charged with two counts of marijuana trafficking. One for selling the 7 grams and one for having the 20 grams on me. I spoke to a lawyer he said its not that serious he should be able to get it reduced to a misdemeanor. I would just like to hear a second opinion from someone law affiliated. I know I won't do time but I really need it to be reduced to a misdemeanor. They only caught me with 28 or less grams do you think it will stick in court? Like I said me and the buyer never wrote a statement. All the evidence they have is the couple bags under 30 grams, and the $25. I have been told by numerous people to fight the charge and they will drop the charges or throw it out all together because of the low amount of marijuana. I am also tight for cash right now. I was told a public defender could probably get me a misdermeanor out of this. I was also told if I could come up with enough money a higher class lawyer could maybe get the whole case thrown out.. I just need advice.