In missouri, if you have a first time offender charge for Possesion of Controlled substance?

Question

My sister got a charge for the first time of, Possesion of Controlled substance (35grams or less) and she has to go to court next month. What do you think the penalty or consequence is, when she go to court? Do you think it will be jail time?

Answer 1

Though not from Missouri, I imagine the general guidelines for sentencing are about the same.

As a minimum, I'd expect to see:

- court ordered drug rehabilitation
- probation
- court costs and fines
- time served

An attorney may attempt potential alternative options to include:

- Pretrial Diversion Program
- Youthful Offender Program

Best wishes!

Answer 2

Probably probation.