What is my charge if any?

[danb651]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Minnesota

Me and a few other buddys were going to the casino after along night of plowing the other night, we were in the casino parking lot i snorted some aderal and a camera must of seen us in the truck, security pulled up investigated we came clean about all of it and did not lie at all, they then called the cops, I did not have any aderall on me but my buddy had one in his backpack, the vehicle we were driving was mine, the other guy had weed in his pocket to, the cops questioned us this and that and my vehicle was not towed and they let us go took all of the stuff and said they had to send it to the lab and the district attorney would review it and then decide the charges if there were any and we would receive a letter in the mail. When i was i nthe squad car i was watching the cop on the computer he typed my buddy name put how much weed he had and my freinds claimed full possession on the weed and adderall, Both of them were formally charged, The cop only typed my state id in his computer and that was all he did not put anything else in there or bring up what i had done or anything, I had asked the cop what I would be charged of he said its up to the district attorney but it may be nothing, they then let us drive off. my guess is I may get nothing charged just because my buddys took full possession and I had nothing on me?

The cop also stated to my buddy for taking possession of the one pill that he could be charged iwth a felony possibly but not me. If it matters at all the vehicle is my dads and not mine

My questions are

Is this an issue I need to be worryed about getting this letter, everyone I have talked to said I would probably not get charged with anything being I had nothing on me and the other 2 guys claimed full possession?

What could they possibly charge me with?

And if charged about how long does it take for the lab results and the letter in the mail?

What is the difference between informally charged and formally?

If charged at all what are the chances of that cop even pulling the casino security tape?

 

[FlyingRon]

You all could be charged with possession.
You could all be charged with operating the vehicles under the influence.

Charged is charged. It doesn't matter if it happens on the spot or years later (as long as you are with the statue of limitations).

If he said it's up to the DA, most likely an investigator in the DA's office would ask for the tape most likely.

 

[danb651]

The possession charge I can see but operating a vehicle under the influence? How can they charge me with that when they let me back in the vehicle and drove it a hr and a half back home? And what are the chances of me getting possession when the cop even asked my buddy with the pill if he was taking full possession?

 

[danb651]

How long does it usually take for DA to make a decision?

 

[danb651]

Please guys i need some advice on my post anyone?

 

[Banned_Princess]

How long does it usually take for DA to make a decision?

As long as they want. if in 6 months you heard nothing, count yourself lucky.

 

[danb651]

Thanks for all your help guys I jsut wanted to know what my chances of me being charged with anythign are being my buddys claiming full possession and them letting us go knowing I was on adderal, and the casino not wanting to press charges, who knows I guess?

One more question, Is that about how long that takes basically to hear from them is 1-6 months when handed ot the DA? not like a 2 week process or?

 

[danb651]

If anyone could just answer a few more of my questions I would greatly appreciate it ^^

 

[swalsh411]

I know you want some concrete answers but nobody here can tell you for sure if the DA will charge you and how long that might take. You broke the law and admitted as such to the police. Don't put too much faith in anything the cops told you. They aren't the ones making the decision on whether or not you will be charged.

If you are contacted by law enforcement I would suggest not answering any questions. (which is what you should have done on the night in question).

 

[danb651]

Thanks for the help everyone, was just hopeing some one could possibly have an idea of what they would charge me with I have seen / heard cases that have dealt with these issues of people like me in the situation were it was there freinds mj or any sort of drug and there freinds admit it was theres and claim full posession and possession charges get dropped on the other people even them knowing it was within reaching distance, but who knows right? guess ill have to see if i get a summoning from the DA

 

[Ozark_Sophist]

You might not get a summons. You might have a warrant. No statute of limitations on a warrant.

I think the odds are low you will get either.

 

[danb651]

Well how can they issue a warrant when I dont even know what I am being charged with if anything at all ? And... why would they issue a warrant... Sorry for so many questions but im clueless

Also what makes you think that my chances of receiving anything such as a warrant or summons are low?

My friend was telling me some how I can look up the name and county online and find out when they have sent the letter and what the charge is? Is this true?

And what do you mean no statute of limitations on a warrant?

 

[danb651]

Sorry to keep posting but please anyone im looking for some answers.

 

[FlyingRon]

Well how can they issue a warrant when I dont even know what I am being charged with if anything at all ? And... why would they issue a warrant... Sorry for so many questions but im clueless

They convince a judge that there is probable cause that you've committed a crime. You find out what the charges are officially at the arraignment (after you're arrested).

 

[danb651]

I read a website saying this,

If the accused remains in jail after their arrest, they must be brought before a judge for arraignment within 24-48 hours after arrest. The exact time limit varies though the U.S. Supreme Court now requires that if a person was arrested without a previously-issued warrant, they must be brought before a judge within 48 hours, so that a judge may determine whether there was probable cause for the arrest.

When I was arrested they just put me in the squad car to keep warm I never went to jail or anything so how can a warrant even be possible? they uncuffed me and let me drive away that night