Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

drug possession

if I am convicted of drug possession, do I lose my license even if I was not driving a vehicle at the time of the arrest?


Asked on 5/18/05, 6:21 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

Re: drug possession

The statutes do require PennDOT to suspend the license for 6 months for first offense. Depending on your prior record you may be eligible for pre-trial diversion including ARD. You should contact a lawyer. I offer free consultations.

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Answered on 5/18/05, 6:37 am
Charles A. Pascal, Jr. Law Office of Charles A. Pascal, Jr.

Re: drug possession

Yes. Suspension of license has nothing to do with whether you are driving. (I know it sounds silly, but that's the law.) If you are facing this charge, you should talk to an attorney who may be able to get you ARD if this is your first offense, in which case you wouldn't lose your license.

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Answered on 5/18/05, 3:22 pm


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