Legal Question in Criminal Law in Maryland

my son was arrested for the first time and was charged with pos of marijuana,intent to distribute and consealed weapon, the blunt of this, this happened in ocean city maryland in december. none of the drugs were on him but in a bad in his car with 2 other people being in the car, he was the only one that got the charge with the intent to distribute and concealed weapon charge, he has never been in trouble before, he is 19 this, he was questioned for over 2 hours and while questioning him the police officer said you know its your bag, and his response was its my bag? and now they are saying he said it was his bag, after that was said he was put in a holding cell for another 2 hours before he could make a phone call. What would be the worst out come of this? how do we get around them lieing and saying he said it was his bag?


Asked on 4/19/12, 8:31 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
William Welch William L. Welch, III Attorney

The worst is five years in state prison for the pwid marijauna. If the weapon were not a firearm, then up to three years consecutively for that. Trial is the way to dispute the charges. However, that carries a lot of risk. All of the evidence should be considered carefully and in conjuction with any plea offer before making a decision.

Do not wait to get an experienced criminal defense attorney. If your son cannot afford one, he might qualify to have one appointed by the public defender. However, he would not have his choice of appointed counsel. Privately, you and he may hire whoever you want, as long as the person is a member of the Maryland bar.

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Answered on 4/21/12, 5:24 pm


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