Legal Question in DUI Law in Louisiana

My friend and I picked up his buddy from St. James parish to bring him to his girlfriend's house. We picked him up and as he entered the car he was smoking a blunt. My friend and I told him to put it out and he didn't. Next thing I know we are getting pulled over. The cops searched and found a tiny roach that the guy had brought into the car. I was caught up in this situation before and got a charge for posession of marijuana at age 16. I am now age 18 and I have court soon. I was wondering if this would be a second offense? I will plead not guilty and go to trial. My friend has no criminal record, while the guy who had the weed has several felonies. I will plead not guilty. What do you think the judge will do to me?


Asked on 10/06/09, 7:11 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

First, the offense from when you were 16 was a juvenile offense. This is very important because it prevents the possibility of the new matter being considered second offense possession (a felony).

If you plead "not guilty" the judge will set the matter for trial. You need a criminal defense lawyer.

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Answered on 10/11/09, 11:49 am


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