Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida
I was caught in possession of a fed ex tracking number on a cell phone. The package contained a couple pounds of pot. I didnt know what was in the package just passed the information on. I havent been arrested YET but the phone is in my girlfreinds name and was taken by police a month ago.. She tried a week ago to get it back, and they gave her a search warrent saying that it was taken due to stored information..What is myself guilty of?? Is that enough for a warrent?? Should i retain a lawyer before arrest??
3 Answers from Attorneys
Your lack of knowledge of the contents of the package will not leave you in the clear. I suggest you get an attorney before being arrested. You can tell the attorney the whole story under the benefit of the attorney-client privilege, and the attorney can tell you what not to say to the police. If you are arrested, you should have an attorney on retainer to call immediately.
An attorney can help you. He/she could go to the cops now and ask what's up and try to get the phone back. I don't see a conviction based on these facts alone, but an accusation and arrest are possible. You absolutely must not talk to the cops w/o a lawyer present and advising you.
It is often best to get a lawyer early on in the process. This will allow you to discuss the situation under the protection of attorney-client privilege. Also, having a lawyer early in the process may allow the lawyer to prevent the arrest, or alternatively to negotiate the best possible resolution at the outset. In your case, while a conviction seems unlikely, that does not mean that the police cannot or will not arrest you. They may, and leave it to the State Attorneys Office to work out a plea or try the case.
I would be happy to answer any additional questions you may have. Please feel free to e-mail or phone me at your convenience.
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