Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

purchase controlled substance

I was with a friend in his car when he made a purchase of marujuana but never recieved it the dealer was an undercover, we were both arrested, I was charged with purchase of a controlled substance but i didnt have money/drugs/weapons involved in it/it wasnt my car and i didnt say anything in the car with the undercover, my question is can they take this all the way?


Asked on 12/17/08, 4:46 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Brendan Campbell Solomon, Berschler, Warren, Schatz, Flood & Monaghan

Re: purchase controlled substance

No. They should not be able to convict you based on what you stated. If the police have other information or evidence, it's a different story. There is a caselaw that states that "merely being present" when a crime occurs is not enough. You should still consult with an attorney.

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Answered on 12/17/08, 4:59 pm
Michael Berman Law Offices of Michael A. Berman

Re: purchase controlled substance

Speak with a local lawyer ASAP. What county did this take place in? Please write back with some more [email protected]

Mike

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Answered on 12/17/08, 9:32 pm


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