Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland
possesion of marijuana
I was in a car where someone was found with a small amount of marijuana. I was also charged with the posession so if i just plead guilty what would my consequnces probably be and is it worth fighting if i didnt know he had it?
2 Answers from Attorneys
possesion of marijuana
It doesn't matter if you knew about the drugs, or not, you should still contest the charges to keep your record clean. It is well worth the money to pay a criminal lawyer, like myself, to defend you on these criminal charges. I do not charge for an initial consultation.
Re: possesion of marijuana
It may be worth fighting this case if you didnt know about the marihuana. On a marijuana charge, you can get up to 3 years in jail, depending on your prior criminal history. But pleading guilty could have consequences with current work, future jobs, school, credit, and immigration (if applicable). I would recommend you consult with an attorney to make sure that your best available options are available.
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