I Dropped My Friend Off and He Left His Pipe. I Got the Possession Ticket
My question involves criminal law for the state of: Texas
I picked up one of my friends because we were going to see a movie. Without me knowing he had brought marijuana and a pipe. He kept asking if I wanted any and i said no. Well we watched the movie and I dropped him off at his house. On my way home i got pulled over for not using a turn signal. without knowing they asked if they could search my car and I said sure. Well my friend had left his pipe in my glove box and i got the possession of drug paraphernalia ticket. My question is can i use the information above and plea not guilty at court or what actions should i take at court?
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Without me knowing he had brought marijuana and a pipe.
You weren't "in the dark" for very long:
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He kept asking if I wanted any and i said no.
As for this:
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On my way home i got pulled over for not using a turn signal. without knowing they asked if they could search my car and I said sure.
Why did you consent? You remembered the lesson when your buddy was offering you pot - "Just say no!"
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Well my friend had left his pipe in my glove box and i got the possession of drug paraphernalia ticket.]
Why did he put his paraphernalia in your glove compartment, and why weren't you aware he did so? He's going to back you up in this story?
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My question is can i use the information above and plea not guilty at court or what actions should i take at court?
Even if your buddy gets on the witness stand and (after being informed of his Fifth Amendment rights, because he would be confessing to a crime) says, "I put my pipe in his glove box when his back was turned," the story may not be believed by the prosecutor, judge, or a jury.
Depending on your record, you can talk to your lawyer about whether you might qualify for a deferral or "first offense" disposition that would allow you to avoid a criminal conviction. You can also discuss your chances of prevailing if you go to trial, with or without the testimony of your buddy.
Re: I Dropped My Friend Off and He Left His Pipe. I Got the Possession Ticket
Sure you can plead not guilty. You have less than a 1% chance of your story making a difference. You should pick your friends more carefully. I suggest you hire a lawyer.