does anyone know what happens if you get charged with possesion of narcotics for the very first time?????????

Question

felonie, how much time or probation?

Answer 1

Depends on which drug and how much you have.

Answer 2

They will probably offer you your AR, which sometimes means drug classes and/or community service. Once you have completed your classes/community service the charge will get dropped of your record. A felony is possesion of heroin or crack cocaine. Usually for your first offense you will not receive jail time. Although every case is different and sometimes the judge will want to make an example of you. Plan on paying some kind of fine as well.

Answer 3

This is impossible to answer, based on the limited information. For starters, different states and even municipalities have different laws for different types of drugs and quantities. Other factors that would fall into play would include what you were doing and where you were when arrested....in a known drug infested area with thugs, etc....so many variables here that the only person who can counsel you would be your attorney. If you cannot afford one, at your first appearance ask for one, a court appointed attorney is better than none. Next advice: Learn from your mistakes!!

Answer 4

i don't see nearly as many drug charges as i used to since i changed from working with defendants in jail/pre-trial to working with defendants after sentencing so i don't remember all the specifics exaclty but here is a general run-down

in texas it depends on several factors:
1. amount/weight
2. school zone / non school zone
3. felony level (2 or 3)
4. marajuana or non-marajuana substance
5. number of previous convictions for any other kind of criminal activity (your criminal history)
6. is the charge listed as possession or if it is manufacturing/delivering(with or without intent to sell)

if it is marajuana:
felony 3 is under 2 oz in a drug free zone, and over 2 ounces but under 5 lbs and you will get probation if you have a fairly clean criminal background
over 2 ounces but under 5 lbs in a drug free zone is either a 2 or a 3 but i don't remember which, and you will get probation with a fairly clean criminal background
felony 3 is over 5lbs under 500 lbs and is considered intent to sell or transport. this can go probation or state jail time depending on your criminal history.
felony 2 is over 500 lbs and you will have prison time

if it is anything other than marajuana then it is considered a controlled substance (prescriptions that don't belong to you are generally charged as "attempt to possess a prescription by fraud"). the C/S charge is a little trickier and the weights/measurements are much smaller:
the measurements for charges are:
under 2 grams
2 to 4 grams
4 to 200 grams
200 grams and above
up to the 200 gram mark, you will get probation if you have a cleanish criminal background, otherwise it is state jail time
over 200 grams is state prison
drug free zone doesn't play as much of a factor here other than the length of sentence
if the charge is manufacturing/delivering then you will get probation, state jail time, or prison time depending on gram amount and criminal history.

reguardless of the substance, it also depends on which county you are in. some areas impose stiffer sentences and some have lighter sentences.
in most counties, with a felony, you MUST have an attorney or they will not do anything with the case. i'm not saying that it will go away if you don't have an attorney, i'm saying that if you don't hire one or request an appointed attorney, the judge will put you in jail if you have bonded out or keep you in jail if you haven't.
also, in texas, once you have pled, if you had a court appointed attorney, you will have to pay the attorney fees as part of your sentence although it is a reduced rate from the normal atty fees. you will also have to pay a fine and court costs. fines vary from county to county and based on the charge and your criminal history. court costs are all the fees that include the warrant fee, sheriff's fee, arrest fee, lab fees, clerk's fees, filing fees, crime victim's fund, prosecutor's fee, etc etc etc. you will also have to pay restitution which can include additional lab fees.

this is going to be very expensive so i suggest you find yourself a really good job.
you also need to dress in a presentable way for court and show respect to the judge or he/she will put you in jail.
you could also be sentenced to rehab.

if you need more specific details for your area you need to get an attorney.

basically, though, you are screwed and will be for quite a while. convictions follow you on all job applications.

Answer 5

It relies upon on the decide and how plenty you had. Be well mannered and respectful finding in courtroom. And be apologetic and say you will by no ability do it back. no rely if it is your first time they're going to in all probability pass consumer-friendly on you. Get a criminal expert even with the incontrovertible fact that. And next time do no longer admit to something without criminal expert. as quickly as you're 18 your mum and dad can no longer waive your 5th modification secure practices from self incrimination.

Answer 6

probably get probation... save your $$$ its expensive! The time depends on which county you got the charges. Nueces Co, Texas any where from 2-5 yrs is the norm.

Answer 7

Druggies should be forced to go to treatment and jailed for a minimum of a year for the first offense.
Double for the second.
Drug dealers should be executed on the spot.
A third offense for using/possesing drugs automatically makes you a dealer.
BANG!
Drug Problem solved.

Answer 8

Depends upon the type of drug, how much was possessed, and what state you are in. In Michigan, if you are dealing, you could get life (if carrying enough). If it was for personal use, then you will get a lighter sentence. Again, there are more factors than what you have given in your question. . .

Answer 9

Keep your mouth shut,let the judge do all the talking,when asked a question,try to get away with a yes or no,don't look like a bum,try to have a working mans look,the second time you will go away. good luck.

Answer 10

it depends on the quantity and circumstances. you could get probation, conditional discharge, or do time.

Answer 11

Too many variables..IE..how far from a school? Get A lawyer.