Ok, I asked this question before, but did not get much of a response. So I am rephrasing it:
My hubby got pulled over without a license. The cops searched the car and found 2 marajuania roaches, a bowl, and a knife.
He went to court and they are charging him with:
Carrying a concealed weapon
Paraphenilia
Drug abuse
He plead not guilty. My question is:
Will he go to jail??? This was his first offense. Serious answers only please.
2006-07-10 02:46:42 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It is a 50/50 shot. They could be lenient on him because it is his first offense, or they could throw the book at him beacuse it is his first. I think you need a lawyer, more for the advice than anything. Maybe if he pled guilty, theh outcome wouldnt be so bad. It is a fact he was speeding without a lisence, and with weed stuff... so maybe taking responsibility would soften the judges outcome. just my opinion though.
2006-07-10 02:51:35 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He may serve time- maybe 6 months maximum. He will have to keep going to court until they make a deal. First time offenders usually get the least amount if time. He may get sentenced to 6 months, but serve 2-3.
Hubby should know better than to drive without a license, and NEVER have drugs or a knife in the car!!! That was stupid. He probably should have pleaded guilty. He may get less time.
2006-07-10 09:52:30 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why is he wasting the court's time and the taxpayer's money when he knows he is guilty? He probably could have gotten a plea bargain if he took it like a man.
But since he did not, hopefully there will be at least some jail time. Criminals do deserve to be in jail.
2006-07-10 10:53:59 · answer #3 · answered by innocence faded 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The concealed weapon charge would be my concern.
First offense, I would think if any jail time it would be very minimal. More then likely, a plea bargain can be worked out resulting in probation and some house arrest.
2006-07-10 09:52:50 · answer #4 · answered by Alibi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That depends upon the state. For example, in Nevada any quantity of illegal drugs is a felony with mandatory jail time if convicted.
At any rate, you need to be asking this question of his attorney, not on Yahoo Answers. There aren't any attorneys here who can advise you on his specific case.
2006-07-10 10:24:54 · answer #5 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Honestly it depends on what state you live in. I know in the state i live in that carrying a concealed weapon is a major charge. as for the parahenilia and the drug abuse i am sure those charges would just be handled with probation and maybe require him to take some classes.
2006-07-10 10:02:39 · answer #6 · answered by miss giggles 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I kind of agree with the first answer, with a fairly decent lawyer he should have a very good chance of no jail time. Or if he does, it will be really short, maybe even as little as a month, though it could be (and I emphasize could be, not definitely) more.
2006-07-10 09:52:55 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure, but I would have to say no. he should just take the charge, pay the fines and move on, or get an attorney which will probably cost more than the fines, but may get it off his record.
2006-07-10 09:52:47 · answer #8 · answered by Bistro 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Probably a hefty fine, and or community service and of course probation which he'll have to pay for and do random UA's (piss tests) He also may have to go to some sorta counseling.....He isn't gonna get off that easy depending which state you live in. You may live in a no tolerance state. YIKES!
2006-07-10 09:54:43 · answer #9 · answered by anne2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It may also depend on the county attorney and if or not he/she feels that the case should be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law or leniency will be allowed. Check with attorney for advice.
2006-07-10 10:55:33 · answer #10 · answered by Fox 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋