Legal Question in Wills and Trusts in Florida

I was pulled over last Saturday, we had weed on us , we are all above the age of 18. The cop let us go, but said we will all have a letter sent home, to appear in court, i live with my dad during summer break from school. My dad tends to read my mail every once and awhile. I'm sure when he see's a letter from the sheriffs office he wont even think twice of opening that. But when he let us go i never received a citation, vitiation, ticket, ect.. i never signed anything either but i wasn't the driver. My question is because the officer never gave me anything, is he just B.Sing me or what. Honestly i could care less about going to court and paying the fees and crap, I'm sure ill get off with a slap on the wrist. My real concern is my dad finding out. If they do send anything home does it say anything incriminating on it such as "possession of a illicit substance" or anything of that sort, or does it just say i will have to appear in court and not give any reasoning. Any response will be greatly appreciated.


Asked on 6/06/11, 10:40 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Sanford M. Martin Sanford M. Martin, P.A.

Based on the facts as described, you will receive a Notice to Appear which will have a certain date, time, and charge, likely possession of illegal substance. You may be able to contact the Clerk of Courts office to volunteer to pick it up or to learn when it will be mailed. It is not an usual process in some counties, applicable to various offenses which do not require bond, arrest, imprisonment, etc. If the LE officer viewed your driver's license, the notice will likely be sent to that address. Dealing with your father is not a legal issue.

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Answered on 6/06/11, 12:01 pm


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