first time paraphernalia possession charge

What is the name of your state? missouri

pulled over tonight for traffic violation. i was given two traffic violations, but my girlfriend, riding shotgun, was given a ticket for possession of paraphernalia. evidently, as the officer approached my window, i acted "nervous" (which i probably did. police have that effect on me) and felt it necessary to pat us down and search the car. he found a pipe w/ residue lodged halfway beneath the passenger seat. neither of us claimed ownership, as it wasn't ours, but rather a friend's, who had been in the car with me earlier that day.

we both totally cooperated and were very up front with the officer. this is her first charge of the sort and we're curious as to what she can expect as far as retribution is concerned.

Nobody's gonna believe it was your friend's unless he actually comes forth and admits ownership (not bloody likely). If it's a first time offense, she'll probably be let of easy...be given a diversion of some sort. By the way, you're lucky you didn't also get that charge as you were in the car with her.

so, a fine and maybe community service? should she get a lawyer (it's in municipal court, if this matters)? and would the easiest route just be to plead guilty?

Is "acting nervous" probable cause for a search?

zchgla said:

Is "acting nervous" probable cause for a search?

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**A: yes, and so is "acting stupid"