I live in Michigan, Im 18.I recently charged for possesion of marijuana, and I plan to be moving out of state( to south carolina) for a job offer and finish school, and start college their. What can happen if I present this to the court? Of course Im done with marijuana, no perching please.
2007-07-02 09:56:38 · 15 answers · asked by Aaron Smi 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
The move probably will have no effect on the charges because it has nothing to do with the case. However, if you are placed on probation, you need to advise the Court of your probable move, so they can grant permission for it and permission for the probation to be moved to the new state.
2007-07-02 09:59:49 · answer #1 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Go to court (the one in MI) with firm evidence of the job offer (letter from employer) and any documents that you have from the school saying you are admitted and what you will be studying and explain the situtation.
Act real polite, explain the situtation
When you go to court dress nicely. If you don't own a suit you don't need to buy on just for the occation, but don't show up dressed like you are going to a greatful dead concert either. You want to look like a straight-laced college student who made a mistake not like a dope who lives the part of the drug culture. Shave, short hair cut, etc.
If this is your first offense and you have an opportunty to turn your life around, I suspect most judges would give you a small fine and wish you the best of luck.
HOWEVER, if you go straight to S.C. and then get nailed for leaving the state, when you get dragged back to MI, you will be in a heap of trouble.
2007-07-02 11:24:51 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Moving out of state doesn't sound like something that the court would consider as a mitigating circumstance so I don't think the charges will be dropped. Considering your situation and that it's your first offense, you will likely get off with a fine and some probation.
2007-07-02 10:00:29 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is VERY unlikely they will drop the charges just because you are moving. It is also VERY likely you won't be moving anytime soon. Even if you don't get any jail time, you will probably get probation. When on probation you are normally restricted from leaving the state.
2007-07-02 10:49:28 · answer #4 · answered by davidmi711 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Good for you being done with it! My ex hubby was really into pot. It also got him into trouble. (They alos led to bigger and "badder" things.) I don't think charges will be dropped because you move. You will have to report to the authorities in the new state, too. Good luck on the new job and new future! :)
2007-07-02 10:00:58 · answer #5 · answered by CAT 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
they probably will put you on probation....and I don't know if you will be able to leave the state....or maybe they can put you on probation over there....most likely they won't drop the charges until you pay some fines...or do some community service...or if it was a lot of weed you might do some time....
good lucks
2007-07-02 10:01:26 · answer #6 · answered by **** 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, your record will follow you. And if a warrant is issued you could be arrested and extradited back to your home state to face more serious charges. Do the right thing.
2007-07-02 09:59:57 · answer #7 · answered by Reo 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
They would issue a fugitive warrant and have you detained for moving across state lines. You probably shouldn't be moving anyway since your job will conduct a background check, see your arrest record and record of charges (which is recorded permanently), and they will fire you.
2007-07-02 09:59:26 · answer #8 · answered by Joe L 4 · 1⤊ 1⤋
You need to consult a lawyer in your state, especially if you are under indictment and are awaiting trial.
2007-07-02 10:00:19 · answer #9 · answered by chicagolawyer 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Face the charge, it's no big deal. What ever you do, don't run away.
2007-07-02 10:00:07 · answer #10 · answered by puppywimp 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋