What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? georgia
was caught with just under a half pound(7oz) of marijuana in georgia. I was walking to gas station when a sgt. pulled in front of me and stopped me right in front of my apt building asking what I was doing out so late(was 1130) and accusing me of smelling like pot(I hadn't smoked, but probably still smelled). He asked me what apt number I lived in and I told him. He did not place me under arrest but i was being detained uncuffed by other officers outside the building. He went and investigated around my door and said he could smell it from outside(possible, but doubtedly) and that he would get a search warrant(whilst detaining me so I could not go inside) if I didn't cooperate and take me to jail BUT if I cooperated and made it easy on them he would just write me a ticket and be on their way, but this was only after he had grabbed me by the chest of my shirt and shoved me into my door because I told him them they did not have permission to enter. An officer was supposed to escorting me inside to get my I.D, I was not cool with that.
I dunno about all the mindgames they were playing, but I know for a fact police arent allowed to use physical intimidation to trick someone into giving consent to search. I signed the consent to search and told them where all my stuff was; about 8k in cash, a legal pistol, and the marijuana which was bagged by the ounce(intent to distribute?). On the ticket the code is 16-13-30 and it says "VHSA possession marijuana" and thats it. Doesnt say anything about the gun(which happened to be inoperable), or anything about intent to distribute. This is my first offense of any kind and im wondering if I need a lawyer. I know I would have to plea guilty with first offenders treatment since I signed the consent to search correct? Is there anyway a decent lawyer could bump this down to a misdemeanor? Am I looking at jail time if I cannot afford a lawyer? My summon is in a week, any input is appreciated.
was caught with just under a half pound(7oz) of marijuana in georgia. I was walking to gas station when a sgt. pulled in front of me and stopped me right in front of my apt building asking what I was doing out so late(was 1130) and accusing me of smelling like pot(I hadn't smoked, but probably still smelled). He asked me what apt number I lived in and I told him. He did not place me under arrest but i was being detained uncuffed by other officers outside the building. He went and investigated around my door and said he could smell it from outside(possible, but doubtedly) and that he would get a search warrant(whilst detaining me so I could not go inside) if I didn't cooperate and take me to jail BUT if I cooperated and made it easy on them he would just write me a ticket and be on their way, but this was only after he had grabbed me by the chest of my shirt and shoved me into my door because I told him them they did not have permission to enter. An officer was supposed to escorting me inside to get my I.D, I was not cool with that.
I dunno about all the mindgames they were playing, but I know for a fact police arent allowed to use physical intimidation to trick someone into giving consent to search. I signed the consent to search and told them where all my stuff was; about 8k in cash, a legal pistol, and the marijuana which was bagged by the ounce(intent to distribute?). On the ticket the code is 16-13-30 and it says "VHSA possession marijuana" and thats it. Doesnt say anything about the gun(which happened to be inoperable), or anything about intent to distribute. This is my first offense of any kind and im wondering if I need a lawyer. I know I would have to plea guilty with first offenders treatment since I signed the consent to search correct? Is there anyway a decent lawyer could bump this down to a misdemeanor? Am I looking at jail time if I cannot afford a lawyer? My summon is in a week, any input is appreciated.
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