Legal Question in Criminal Law in Iowa

Hi, I was pulled over last night for busted tail lights and the officer smelled marijuana in the car and asked me to exit. And when he asked me if I had marijuana in the car I said yes because even if they had asked my parents if they could search the vehicle they would have agreed to it. They found less than a gram, and mason jar with baggies from past purchases. I'm just not really sure what's happening from here. I'm 17 and have no priors and what they are saying is that I won't have my license again until I'm 18. I will have to go to court. I have to get finger printed. I will have to attend drug rehab. Then the officer decided to himself that I might be a dealer because I had baggies with resin in them. He was saying I should be in a jail cell and he said that this offense will be on my permanent record which I don't understand. Why does he have the right to accuse me of being a dealer then tell me before my hearing that this will be on my record for life. Please get back to me with some information.


Asked on 7/29/14, 2:57 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Todd Miler Miler Law Firm

Decisions will need to be made whether you will be in juvenile court or adult court. You have the right to an attorney and you should get one immediately, whether you hire one or ask the court to appoint one. Because of your age, the serious nature of the charge, and many variables which are not mentioned in your question, it is impossible to give you any further advice. Talk with an attorney immediately.

Read more
Answered on 7/30/14, 5:10 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Criminal Law questions and answers in Iowa