Legal Question in Criminal Law in Florida

Re: Cocaine Possession

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You should not wait for an arrest warrant to be issued. You should speak with your parents and ask them to retain an attorney for you now so that you can facilitate an orderly handling of this matter with the least affect on you and your life. Possession of cocaine is not to be taken lightly. Having an attorney coordinate your arrest and hopefully your subsequent bail may make it possible for you to spend the least amount of time in jail as possible - perhaps only a few hours. Without an attorney, you might spend as long as two days before you come before a judge and bail is arranged.

Scott R. Jay, Esq.