I couple weeks ago i was arrested after a sheriffs deputy saw a marijuana plant growing in my yard...when he asked if i had anything else...i gave him my pipe(which was all i had). i ended up getting these charges:
1.possesion of marijuana less than an half ounce(that was the plant)
2.drug paraphernalia
3.manufacture marijuana
I have no previous record at all. my court date is in a couple weeks.....what should i do?? the manufacture marijuana is a felony!!! Can i get that reduced somehow? I only had one plant. Do you think ill just get probation and a fine??
Any help is appreciated.
2007-07-18 12:22:25 · 12 answers · asked by adamgmccracken 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Consult an attorey ASAP!
2007-07-18 12:30:20 · answer #1 · answered by mstrywmn 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get an attorney even if it's a court appointed attorney.
Then, plead guilty to a lesser charge. Find out which one is a misdemeanor and plead guilty of that offense.
If you have no priors you'll probably get off with a fine. Hell, noboby want's to imprison someone for a little pot anymore.
2007-07-18 12:35:20 · answer #2 · answered by Dick W 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get yourself a lawyer first and foremost. If you can't afford one, the state should offer you a public defender. But any attorney should be able to kick the charges down if it's your first offense. You might have to take monthly drug tests and do some community service but it beats the hell out of jail.
2007-07-20 06:12:12 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Growing in your yard? Wow, that is dumb.
Anyways, if it is just one plant and you have no other record. A good lawyer might be able to get the manufactoring charge dropped. I would recommend you start calling lawyers in the morning.
2007-07-18 12:34:32 · answer #4 · answered by Kenneth C 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Get a lawyer and why would you even have a marijuana plant growing in your yard to begin with?, that's just asking to get busted.
2007-07-18 12:35:15 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i smoke so don't give me any excuses
you got to be STUPID for growing a plant where a cop can see it. come on!!!!
did you make bail?
you can still get a court appointed lawyer if you meet financial requirements (your broke), call the court clerk and request one
ps next time(and there will be a next time) either grow indoors or some where down the road
2007-07-18 13:54:31 · answer #6 · answered by Dontugetit 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know what the penalty is in NC, but you may be able to strike a plea bargain with the prosecutor in return for less charges.
2007-07-18 12:27:35 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
first of all, get an attorney. an attorney will probably be able to get you a plea bargain for the parphernalia charge and the other two dropped, if you didn't say too much to the police.
2007-07-18 12:33:38 · answer #8 · answered by avail_skillz 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i dont think that they can get you on manufactoring, but deends ont eh states laws as to what manu is there.....usually manufactoring means you have individual baggies ready to sell, not just a plant. get a lawyer and he'll probably tell you the same thing
2007-07-18 12:28:19 · answer #9 · answered by Vann 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since this was in North Carolina tell the judge you thought it was a new gourmet tobacco that you were just sampling.
2007-07-18 12:40:08 · answer #10 · answered by markredwing 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋