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  • 07-27-2006, 01:12 AM
    randmballa11
    Possession of Marijuana Under 28.5 Grams
    The other day i was at the beach (in california) with some buddies and my friend broke a glass bottle. Well people called teh cops and stuff. I was drunk but was able to hide it. The cops asked if anyone had any marijuana on them, i was scared and ignorant and said that i had a little bit of marijuana, which was probably under a gram.:wallbang: They searched me and found a glass pipe as well, but the citation only says possession of marijuana under an ounce. I jsut talked to a criminal defense lawyer which i have no money to pay to actually defend me but they told me that the most a public defender will do is make you plea guilty and you would have to pay fines and do programs. My main concern is if this will remain on my record, because the lawyers said that it will definitely affect my future, yet i found online that if you do a diversion program then it will go off your record. Will this affect my job searching later on in my life, by the way i'm 18. THank you.
  • 07-27-2006, 06:33 AM
    Mr. Knowitall
    Re: Possession of Marijuana under 28.5 grams
    Normally with this type of charge a public defender will do every bit as much for you as a private lawyer. I think the guy is trying to squeeze a fee out of you by suggesting that he will somehow do more. Talk to the public defender and if you hear "I'll have you plead guilty and pay a fine!" then scrape together the money for the lawyer you consulted (or somebody else). If they start talking about your eligibility for a diversion program, my suspicion will be confirmed.
  • 07-27-2006, 10:21 AM
    randmballa11
    Re: Possession of Marijuana under 28.5 grams
    So a diversion program is obviously better than a guilty plean and fine? My main concern is my record. If i were to apply for a job later in my life will it still be on my record and background checks after a diversion program?
  • 07-27-2006, 11:38 AM
    Happy Trails
    Re: Possession of Marijuana under 28.5 grams
    For first time offenders this is typically handled like a traffic violation. Fine will be $100 and you may be looking at a 6 month license suspension.

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  • 07-27-2006, 02:25 PM
    randmballa11
    Re: Possession of Marijuana under 28.5 grams
    I don't think my license will be suspended if i do the diversion program, but it will mean i would have to do a plea bargain. I just don't want to be applying for my dream job and find out i can't be hired because of less than a gram of marijuana.
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