So, two weeks ago, I was at a Rave (Music Festival) with two of my buddies. At one point during the night, two securities who work for the event, witnessed me giving an MDMA pill to my buddy. NOT SELL, give to him. He afterwards grabbed me from my arm and my buddy as well and handed us over to the cops of the event. This is taking place in California by the way. Next, the cop proceeded to search my pockets and after finding a few pills, she decided to go through my backpack. She then found a total of 25 pills on me. Some in a ziploc bag and others in which weren't. I told her that I had bought them at the event from somebody and I had no clue what they contained. After questioning my friend, the proceed to let him go. Over 100 people were arrested over the weekend as well with worse charges such as possession and sales. They kept me handcuffed and asked a few other questions. I cooperated with the cops very well. The cop then charged me with 11350 HS that include possession of a control substance. This is my first offense felony and I have no criminal records what so ever besides a few traffic violations. My court date is a month and a half from now. What are my options and what should I do to prepare myself. I am definitely going to get a lawyer. Should I get an attorney that was recommended from the letters sent to my house or should I get one from the city? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.
Caught with MDMA Pills at a Music Festival
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09-22-2014, 10:31 PMVaderGriffinCaught with MDMA Pills at a Music Festival
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09-22-2014, 11:08 PMcdwjavaRe: Caught with Mdma Pills at Music FestivalIn California, we call this "distribution." Giving it away is, legally, the same as selling it.Quote:
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As he should have and the law requires.Quote:
He afterwards grabbed me from my arm and my buddy as well and handed us over to the cops of the event.
So, you bought SOME drugs, you just didn't know what kind? That's REALLY the defense you want to go with at trial??Quote:
Next, the cop proceeded to search my pockets and after finding a few pills, she decided to go through my backpack. She then found a total of 25 pills on me. Some in a ziploc bag and others in which weren't. I told her that I had bought them at the event from somebody and I had no clue what they contained.
Good for them! :)Quote:
Over 100 people were arrested over the weekend as well with worse charges such as possession and sales.
Sounds like you got a huge break since they might have gotten you for distribution/sales given the guard's observation and the number of pills in your possession. You can probably work out a deal for Prop 36 if you are not otherwise disqualified. Lucky you! You can get clean, sober, and get out of the drug business.Quote:
They kept me handcuffed and asked a few other questions. I cooperated with the cops very well. The cop then charged me with 11350 HS that include possession of a control substance.
If you can afford a private attorney, you might want to get one that is well-versed in drug law. But, since it seems you're pretty much toast and will be simply trying to work out a plea deal, you can probably go with any local criminal defense attorney with a decent rep. who can arrange Prop 36. If you cannot afford an attorney, the court can appoint you legal counsel.Quote:
What are my options and what should I do to prepare myself. I am definitely going to get a lawyer. Should I get an attorney that was recommended from the letters sent to my house or should I get one from the city? Any information would be greatly appreciated. Thanks for your time.