mchornet45
Junior Member
What is the name of your state? Connecticut
I was recently was arrested for possession of less than 4oz of marijuana (I had about 1 gram, less than 1% of 4oz) and drug paraphernalia (a pipe). This is my first offense. I'm 21, a senior in college on the Deans list with one semester left so I'm not a violent/bad person. The state says I could get up to 1 year jail term and/or up to $1000 fine for a misdemeanor. Does anybody from experience have any better idea what I am potentially looking at?
I have read several places that say I can possibly get these charges dropped after some sort of Drug Education program. How would I go about doing this? Is this something that the judge could decree or do I have to go about it myself PRIOR to the court date?
Also, a question that I really would like answered is- Should I get a lawyer? Is it worth it in this case? If anybody has any suggestions on this they will be much appreciated.
Thank you,
MarkWhat is the name of your state?
I was recently was arrested for possession of less than 4oz of marijuana (I had about 1 gram, less than 1% of 4oz) and drug paraphernalia (a pipe). This is my first offense. I'm 21, a senior in college on the Deans list with one semester left so I'm not a violent/bad person. The state says I could get up to 1 year jail term and/or up to $1000 fine for a misdemeanor. Does anybody from experience have any better idea what I am potentially looking at?
I have read several places that say I can possibly get these charges dropped after some sort of Drug Education program. How would I go about doing this? Is this something that the judge could decree or do I have to go about it myself PRIOR to the court date?
Also, a question that I really would like answered is- Should I get a lawyer? Is it worth it in this case? If anybody has any suggestions on this they will be much appreciated.
Thank you,
MarkWhat is the name of your state?