I was charged with a Felony: Possesion of Cannabis Extract.
Last night or so I was smoking marijuana (flower form not extracted) at a public park after hours in my car. Cops pulled up and I opened the window, and he could immediately smell marijuana. I had 3.5grams of marijuana on me.
I live in California and have a Medical Card but it was not on me (dad had taken it from me when I was living at home since he did not approve). I was asked to step outside of the vehicle and was asked if he could search the car. I allowed him to since I didn't think there was anything else illegal in my car.
He found a container of marijuana extract oil that I had bought from a dispensary about 3 months ago. There was not very much of it left, like .1-.2g maybe of it, I thought it was already gone but there was a bit left around the inside of the container.
He then proceeded to ask the chief about it over the radio and when he came back he handcuffed me.
Next thing you know, I'm brought to jail and was detained for the night. My bail was 20,000, and since I was a first time offender, I was let go.
I am to be in court June 12, 2012.
So basically my question is what would be the consequences I would be potentially facing? Likely charges?
Will my Medical Marijuana Card help me in this case?
I hope that I can get it dropped to at least a misdemeanor.
I have never been in this situation before so should I tell my parents since I am not really financially independent yet and will I need to hire an attorney? I turned 22 the day I got arrested
I come from a good family and never have been arrested before that is the only reason I am reluctant to tell my parents right away. On the other hand, I care about my future and need to really get this fixed up, since I am planning to become an Electrical Engineer.
Thanks for the help guys, I really am quite scared right now.
Last night or so I was smoking marijuana (flower form not extracted) at a public park after hours in my car. Cops pulled up and I opened the window, and he could immediately smell marijuana. I had 3.5grams of marijuana on me.
I live in California and have a Medical Card but it was not on me (dad had taken it from me when I was living at home since he did not approve). I was asked to step outside of the vehicle and was asked if he could search the car. I allowed him to since I didn't think there was anything else illegal in my car.
He found a container of marijuana extract oil that I had bought from a dispensary about 3 months ago. There was not very much of it left, like .1-.2g maybe of it, I thought it was already gone but there was a bit left around the inside of the container.
He then proceeded to ask the chief about it over the radio and when he came back he handcuffed me.
Next thing you know, I'm brought to jail and was detained for the night. My bail was 20,000, and since I was a first time offender, I was let go.
I am to be in court June 12, 2012.
So basically my question is what would be the consequences I would be potentially facing? Likely charges?
Will my Medical Marijuana Card help me in this case?
I hope that I can get it dropped to at least a misdemeanor.
I have never been in this situation before so should I tell my parents since I am not really financially independent yet and will I need to hire an attorney? I turned 22 the day I got arrested
I come from a good family and never have been arrested before that is the only reason I am reluctant to tell my parents right away. On the other hand, I care about my future and need to really get this fixed up, since I am planning to become an Electrical Engineer.
Thanks for the help guys, I really am quite scared right now.
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