Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Taxi Driver

A taxi driver is driving someone around by the hour and makes multiple stops, he gets pulled over by the police and the cops find marajuana on the passenger what should the driver do if he is getting charged with possession also?


Asked on 5/05/08, 8:52 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Carlos Gonzalez Gonzalez Legal Associates PLLC

Re: Taxi Driver

You should seek a defense attorney IMMEDIATELY. I've handled multiple 'taxi' cases before where the driver was being charged with posession... the major issue is that there is a presumnption of knowledge on the part of the driver, which to a great degree can be defeated in the case of a cab driver...

several issues to consider are, the relationship between the driver and the passenger... are you friends? do you kno one another from before? what is the drivers record/ history?

You may contact our office for a consultation at 212.709.8303 if you would like further assistance

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Answered on 5/05/08, 11:03 pm
Robert Evans Robert S. Evans esq.

Re: Taxi Driver

You have possible legal defenses. I suggest you retain a competent criminal defense attorney. I handle matters such as yours on a regular basis. Please contact my office @7188340087 to have a free phone consultation.

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Answered on 5/06/08, 12:15 pm


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