Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

what should i expect to happen now if i was arrested and the police found a scale and empty baggies in my car and im 17


Asked on 7/10/11, 8:03 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Ellis Klein Young, Klein & Associates

You need to tell your parents and get a lawyer as soon as possible so that he can contact the police to find out some information. Scales are typically evidence of drug dealing and you would want to avoid Felony charges if you can. At best it is possession of paraphernailia which is a minor Misdemeanor. At worst, it is Intent to Deliver. The good news is that it would be in juvenile court so you would not necessarily go to jail, but you could face detention, community service, treatment etc.

You need to tell your parents and get a lawyer as soon as possible.

If you have any questions I can be reached at 215-639-5297. I am a former Prosecutor and I've handled over 5,000 cases.

Best of luck

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Answered on 7/11/11, 4:56 am


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