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marijuana possession
Posted by:
mk
()
Date: October 13, 2011 02:35PM
hey everybody --
i have a court case tomorrow for a marijuana possession charge. i'm wondering what kind of sentence i'll get (suspended license, probation, etc). here's what happened:
a friend and i were sitting in my car (pulled over, the engine was off) when an undercover cop rolls by, sees us turn the console light on, and pulls up behind us. we had an 1/8 of pot in the center console, plus two bowls in the glove compartment. my friend told the officer everything in the car was his, but the cop charged both of us with possession.
my question is, with that information in mind, what are the odds of getting my license suspended or getting probation? any help would be awesome. THANKS :]
i have a court case tomorrow for a marijuana possession charge. i'm wondering what kind of sentence i'll get (suspended license, probation, etc). here's what happened:
a friend and i were sitting in my car (pulled over, the engine was off) when an undercover cop rolls by, sees us turn the console light on, and pulls up behind us. we had an 1/8 of pot in the center console, plus two bowls in the glove compartment. my friend told the officer everything in the car was his, but the cop charged both of us with possession.
my question is, with that information in mind, what are the odds of getting my license suspended or getting probation? any help would be awesome. THANKS :]
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
Capt. 20
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Date: October 13, 2011 02:37PM
Yeah, you're looking at 30 days...
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
mk
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Date: October 13, 2011 02:39PM
30 days of what? i forgot to mention that it's a first offense for both of us and there's no jail time on the table.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
treatment
()
Date: October 13, 2011 02:50PM
You'll get some sort of probation/court ordered treatment. Maybe a suspended license. Its hard to predict since a lot depends on the judge too for what they want to do
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
Capt. 20
()
Date: October 13, 2011 02:50PM
30 days in county lockup...
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
Capt. 20 is a moron
()
Date: October 13, 2011 02:57PM
stfu Capt. 20 you ignorant son of a bitch.
Anyway.. you won't get "30 days in county lockup"; first offense you'll get what's called "deferred disposition". Virginia Code §18.2-251 provides for the dismissal of the charge after you complete VASAP, some community service, and endure the 6 month license suspension. You typically get a restricted license granted that will let you drive to/from work, medical appointments, and the VASAP/community service. Don't screw yourself by driving to your buddies house on a restricted, they'll make you pay. Google "Virginia 18.2-251" for more information.
Anyway.. you won't get "30 days in county lockup"; first offense you'll get what's called "deferred disposition". Virginia Code §18.2-251 provides for the dismissal of the charge after you complete VASAP, some community service, and endure the 6 month license suspension. You typically get a restricted license granted that will let you drive to/from work, medical appointments, and the VASAP/community service. Don't screw yourself by driving to your buddies house on a restricted, they'll make you pay. Google "Virginia 18.2-251" for more information.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
Capt. 20
()
Date: October 13, 2011 03:31PM
Capt. 20 is a moron Wrote:
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> stfu Capt. 20 you ignorant son of a bitch.
>
> Anyway.. you won't get "30 days in county lockup";
> first offense you'll get what's called "deferred
> disposition". Virginia Code §18.2-251 provides
> for the dismissal of the charge after you complete
> VASAP, some community service, and endure the 6
> month license suspension. You typically get a
> restricted license granted that will let you drive
> to/from work, medical appointments, and the
> VASAP/community service. Don't screw yourself by
> driving to your buddies house on a restricted,
> they'll make you pay. Google "Virginia 18.2-251"
> for more information.
Oh, I'm aware of what the law says...but there's been increased efforts by the county judges to have first time narcotics offenders serve time. I certainly don't wish for him to get 30 days...Goddamn...
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> stfu Capt. 20 you ignorant son of a bitch.
>
> Anyway.. you won't get "30 days in county lockup";
> first offense you'll get what's called "deferred
> disposition". Virginia Code §18.2-251 provides
> for the dismissal of the charge after you complete
> VASAP, some community service, and endure the 6
> month license suspension. You typically get a
> restricted license granted that will let you drive
> to/from work, medical appointments, and the
> VASAP/community service. Don't screw yourself by
> driving to your buddies house on a restricted,
> they'll make you pay. Google "Virginia 18.2-251"
> for more information.
Oh, I'm aware of what the law says...but there's been increased efforts by the county judges to have first time narcotics offenders serve time. I certainly don't wish for him to get 30 days...Goddamn...
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
smoker
()
Date: October 13, 2011 03:39PM
Your license will be suspended for 6 months to a year, you'll have to go through VASAP, get SR22 insurance, and get a Restricted license. I got "caught" with 0.086 grams of pot and this is what happened to me. After VASAP, they dropped the charge.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
Johnny Walker
()
Date: October 13, 2011 03:44PM
You know who's good for these questions? A lawyer.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
treatment
()
Date: October 13, 2011 04:49PM
Capt. 20 Wrote:
>
> Oh, I'm aware of what the law says...but there's
> been increased efforts by the county judges to
> have first time narcotics offenders serve time. I
> certainly don't wish for him to get 30
> days...Goddamn...
actually there is a fairly good chance he could get a 30 day sentence, however it will be used as incentive for him to complete the treatment program and stay out of trouble as it is almost always suspended
>
> Oh, I'm aware of what the law says...but there's
> been increased efforts by the county judges to
> have first time narcotics offenders serve time. I
> certainly don't wish for him to get 30
> days...Goddamn...
actually there is a fairly good chance he could get a 30 day sentence, however it will be used as incentive for him to complete the treatment program and stay out of trouble as it is almost always suspended
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
The Punisher
()
Date: October 13, 2011 04:52PM
Some very important info is needed- are you black? Male? If so, you could be sent to a max security prison.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
mk
()
Date: October 13, 2011 06:10PM
i'm a white female who was in the car with a male. i have no priors on my record (aside from a failure to yield ticket). i guess what i'm really wondering is what they'll try to sentence me with if he takes responsibility for everything that was in the car (which he already told the cop).
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
peepingkilton
()
Date: October 13, 2011 06:19PM
mk Wrote:
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> i guess what i'm really
> wondering is what they'll try to sentence me with
> if he takes responsibility for everything that was
> in the car (which he already told the cop).
What did you have to do for him to convince him to take the rap?
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> i guess what i'm really
> wondering is what they'll try to sentence me with
> if he takes responsibility for everything that was
> in the car (which he already told the cop).
What did you have to do for him to convince him to take the rap?
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
mk
()
Date: October 13, 2011 06:22PM
lol nothing, he already had a record and i didn't, so he figured he'd try to help me out. good guy, this one.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
peepingkilton
()
Date: October 13, 2011 06:25PM
Clearly he is expecting something in return...
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
BFF
()
Date: October 13, 2011 06:26PM
mk Wrote:
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> lol nothing, he already had a record and i didn't,
> so he figured he'd try to help me out. good guy,
> this one.
Oh yeah...he's a "keeper"...tried to get you high so he could rape you in a car and now you're gonna' do time...HARD time...
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> lol nothing, he already had a record and i didn't,
> so he figured he'd try to help me out. good guy,
> this one.
Oh yeah...he's a "keeper"...tried to get you high so he could rape you in a car and now you're gonna' do time...HARD time...
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
mk
()
Date: October 13, 2011 06:29PM
we'll see how the trial goes tomorrow and maybe i'll pay him back haha.
for those who suggested the 251, we went to our arraignment back in august and were offered the option to take it but both of us declined. he's planning on pleading guilty and at this point i think i'm going to try to plead not guilty.
for those who suggested the 251, we went to our arraignment back in august and were offered the option to take it but both of us declined. he's planning on pleading guilty and at this point i think i'm going to try to plead not guilty.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
M03
()
Date: October 13, 2011 07:17PM
Damn..should have done the 51, but if it's your first offense you'll get your license suspended for sure. And maybe probation which will most likely included some type of mandatory "treament" but either way, good luck to you both!
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
...
()
Date: October 13, 2011 07:34PM
Both of you keep a long memory and may you pay back the regime that did this to you thousandfold.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
Elle
()
Date: October 14, 2011 03:24PM
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
I hate DOPERS!!!!
()
Date: October 14, 2011 03:29PM
... Wrote:
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> Both of you keep a long memory and may you pay
> back the regime that did this to you thousandfold.
Yes, great plan....so they both wind up in a larger slammer!
Woo Hoo for idiots!
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> Both of you keep a long memory and may you pay
> back the regime that did this to you thousandfold.
Yes, great plan....so they both wind up in a larger slammer!
Woo Hoo for idiots!
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
00
()
Date: October 14, 2011 03:34PM
I hate DOPERS!!!! Wrote:
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> ... Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Both of you keep a long memory and may you pay
> > back the regime that did this to you
> thousandfold.
>
>
> Yes, great plan....so they both wind up in a
> larger slammer!
>
> Woo Hoo for idiots!
die.
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> ... Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > Both of you keep a long memory and may you pay
> > back the regime that did this to you
> thousandfold.
>
>
> Yes, great plan....so they both wind up in a
> larger slammer!
>
> Woo Hoo for idiots!
die.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
DOPERS hate me!
()
Date: October 14, 2011 03:42PM
00 Wrote:
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> I hate DOPERS!!!! Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > ... Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Both of you keep a long memory and may you
> pay
> > > back the regime that did this to you
> > thousandfold.
> >
> >
> > Yes, great plan....so they both wind up in a
> > larger slammer!
> >
> > Woo Hoo for idiots!
>
>
>
>
>
>
> die.
I will, but long after you! I'm shooting for 91 years.
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> I hate DOPERS!!!! Wrote:
> --------------------------------------------------
> -----
> > ... Wrote:
> >
> --------------------------------------------------
>
> > -----
> > > Both of you keep a long memory and may you
> pay
> > > back the regime that did this to you
> > thousandfold.
> >
> >
> > Yes, great plan....so they both wind up in a
> > larger slammer!
> >
> > Woo Hoo for idiots!
>
>
>
>
>
>
> die.
I will, but long after you! I'm shooting for 91 years.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
OO
()
Date: October 14, 2011 03:56PM
No seriously, get your hands on a .45, put the barrel inside of your mouth and pull the trigger.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
OOO
()
Date: October 14, 2011 04:01PM
OO Wrote:
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> No seriously, get your hands on a .45, put the
> barrel inside of your mouth and pull the trigger.
Yes. I will, but first you should. Wait whats going on, am I having arguments with myself? O, O....O?
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> No seriously, get your hands on a .45, put the
> barrel inside of your mouth and pull the trigger.
Yes. I will, but first you should. Wait whats going on, am I having arguments with myself? O, O....O?
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
mk
()
Date: October 17, 2011 10:54AM
wow this thread got a little hostile...
anyway i just wanted to post an update - the friend and i both pleaded guilty, he was given a $200 fine and 6-month license suspension, i was given the same thing except my fine was $100. the 251 is a joke, i know they say they expunge it from your record but it's not worth the hassle of everything that comes with it.
thanks for all the advice everybody!
anyway i just wanted to post an update - the friend and i both pleaded guilty, he was given a $200 fine and 6-month license suspension, i was given the same thing except my fine was $100. the 251 is a joke, i know they say they expunge it from your record but it's not worth the hassle of everything that comes with it.
thanks for all the advice everybody!
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
rickyb
()
Date: November 02, 2011 09:20PM
Hi all, I just recently got charged for possession also and I am seeking help. They caught us with maybe 1.5g and I was written up for court next month. This is my first offense so I'd like to know what will most likely happen to me? Is it likely that they will suspend my license? If so, can I request for a special license for school/work without a lawyer present? Thank you in advance.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
You are screwed
()
Date: November 03, 2011 10:00AM
rickyb Wrote:
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> Hi all, I just recently got charged for possession
> also and I am seeking help. They caught us with
> maybe 1.5g and I was written up for court next
> month. This is my first offense so I'd like to
> know what will most likely happen to me? Is it
> likely that they will suspend my license? If so,
> can I request for a special license for
> school/work without a lawyer present? Thank you in
> advance.
I will lobby against this! Your first offense should have never happened. You were engaging in illegal activity, and now you are seeking redemption. Word of advice, don't wipe your ass before going into the slammer. Perhaps drink a bottle of prune juice before going into lock-up!
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> Hi all, I just recently got charged for possession
> also and I am seeking help. They caught us with
> maybe 1.5g and I was written up for court next
> month. This is my first offense so I'd like to
> know what will most likely happen to me? Is it
> likely that they will suspend my license? If so,
> can I request for a special license for
> school/work without a lawyer present? Thank you in
> advance.
I will lobby against this! Your first offense should have never happened. You were engaging in illegal activity, and now you are seeking redemption. Word of advice, don't wipe your ass before going into the slammer. Perhaps drink a bottle of prune juice before going into lock-up!
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
renter
()
Date: November 03, 2011 10:13AM
enjoy working at mcdonalds for the rest of your life you fucking loser! That's the only place who will hire you now with a drug offense!
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
R_in_FFX
()
Date: November 03, 2011 11:45AM
rickyb Wrote:
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> Hi all, I just recently got charged for possession
> also and I am seeking help. They caught us with
> maybe 1.5g and I was written up for court next
> month. This is my first offense so I'd like to
> know what will most likely happen to me? Is it
> likely that they will suspend my license? If so,
> can I request for a special license for
> school/work without a lawyer present? Thank you in
> advance.
First off, no, do not try to do this without a lawyer. If you cannot afford one (you must be able to prove this), you can get assigned a public defender.
The sentencing is different for everyone. If youre looking to plead it out (yes you still need the lawyer) they might give you the option of 6m suspended or 12m restricted. Youll likely have to go through VASAP which includes 10 weekly meetings about bad stuff that happens to you when you do drugs. Youll have to complete 10? or so NA or AA sessions and depending on how your intake goes, probably have to do group therapy. 16 or 32 sessions I think is what it runs.
Should run you 2-3k when all is said and done.
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> Hi all, I just recently got charged for possession
> also and I am seeking help. They caught us with
> maybe 1.5g and I was written up for court next
> month. This is my first offense so I'd like to
> know what will most likely happen to me? Is it
> likely that they will suspend my license? If so,
> can I request for a special license for
> school/work without a lawyer present? Thank you in
> advance.
First off, no, do not try to do this without a lawyer. If you cannot afford one (you must be able to prove this), you can get assigned a public defender.
The sentencing is different for everyone. If youre looking to plead it out (yes you still need the lawyer) they might give you the option of 6m suspended or 12m restricted. Youll likely have to go through VASAP which includes 10 weekly meetings about bad stuff that happens to you when you do drugs. Youll have to complete 10? or so NA or AA sessions and depending on how your intake goes, probably have to do group therapy. 16 or 32 sessions I think is what it runs.
Should run you 2-3k when all is said and done.
Re: marijuana possession
Posted by:
rickyb
()
Date: November 04, 2011 11:43PM
R_in_FFX Wrote:
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> First off, no, do not try to do this without a
> lawyer. If you cannot afford one (you must be able
> to prove this), you can get assigned a public
> defender.
>
> The sentencing is different for everyone. If youre
> looking to plead it out (yes you still need the
> lawyer) they might give you the option of 6m
> suspended or 12m restricted. Youll likely have to
> go through VASAP which includes 10 weekly meetings
> about bad stuff that happens to you when you do
> drugs. Youll have to complete 10? or so NA or AA
> sessions and depending on how your intake goes,
> probably have to do group therapy. 16 or 32
> sessions I think is what it runs.
>
> Should run you 2-3k when all is said and done.
Thank you for your HELPFUL response, I will get started on applying a public defender asap.
There's also this program called 251 disposition, anyone ever heard of it? Is it worth it?
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> First off, no, do not try to do this without a
> lawyer. If you cannot afford one (you must be able
> to prove this), you can get assigned a public
> defender.
>
> The sentencing is different for everyone. If youre
> looking to plead it out (yes you still need the
> lawyer) they might give you the option of 6m
> suspended or 12m restricted. Youll likely have to
> go through VASAP which includes 10 weekly meetings
> about bad stuff that happens to you when you do
> drugs. Youll have to complete 10? or so NA or AA
> sessions and depending on how your intake goes,
> probably have to do group therapy. 16 or 32
> sessions I think is what it runs.
>
> Should run you 2-3k when all is said and done.
Thank you for your HELPFUL response, I will get started on applying a public defender asap.
There's also this program called 251 disposition, anyone ever heard of it? Is it worth it?