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2nd degree sales charge

my friend was arrested and charged with possession and sales for having 5.9 g's of meth. He bailed out and began working for the cops. I didn't know. While on bail he was busted again when he sold 3.1 grams to another CI. But he wasn't jailed. he said I provided the meth and he and his girl wore wires on me. He and I were still using partners. During his deal he left and returned with 2 grams. Later he left to get rest, but 5 minutes later his girl got a call from''me'' to meet her at back door of building to give HER the rest. She got 1.1 grams. When they were confronted they said they got it from me. After all his CI work he pled to 1 count of 5th degree possession for all 9 grams and he and his girl are going to testify against me. Nowhere on the tapes do I confess to giving them anything, yet DEA says it is inferred. He also states he forgot to ask me about the 2nd delivery. This goes to trial in 3 weeks and am facing 13 years because of my past. Is there testimony enough? How do I defend against something I say never happened? Have a bad attorney


Asked on 9/24/07, 2:48 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas C. Gallagher Gallagher Criminal Defense

Re: 2nd degree sales charge

First, I'd avoid giving detials on the internet which is public. Second, this kind of question cannot be answered in a format like this. This kind of problem is not unusual, unfortunately. Drug laws create corruption in law enforcement, as well as apathy, and a predatory mentality. All I can say is, either salvage your relationship with your current lawyer or get a new one -- fast.

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Answered on 9/24/07, 6:52 pm


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