Marijuana Possession Paraphernalia and Traffic Violation in Ohio
Would just the Minor Misdemeanor for Marijuana possession result in a Criminal record for my first offense! IF not surely the Paraphernalia Charge for the plastic bag will since it's a much worse offense! The minor traffic violation would not result in a criminal record correct? I have just finished with court and have been given fines and have lost my license for 180days!
I'm only 21 and don't think I deserve a criminal record for this! I appeared before a magistrate and did forget to ask these questions to the magistrate! Because without the opportunity for future employment, how can those with a criminal record be afforded a chance to make a fresh start and become contributing members of society? I plead guilty to the possession and no contest to the rest! Did I poorly represent myself? My total fines and court cost comes to $360 and loss of license except for work privileges.
Re: Ohio Criminal Charges Marijuana Possession Paraphernalia and Traffic Violation
According to Ohio State University, Student Legal Services:
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Quoting What is a "criminal record?
In Ohio, convictions for 1st, 2nd, 3rd, or 4th degree misdemeanors and any felony conviction will give you a criminal record.
CONVICTIONS FOR MINOR MISDEMEANORS (IE. PUBLIC INTOX, OPEN CONTAINER, POT POSSESION OF UNDER 100 GRAMS)
DO NOT GIVE YOU A "CRIMINAL RECORD".
If you are convicted of a minor misdemeanor, you do not have to disclose that conviciton to an employer or graduate school. It's like a parking ticket. Only in rare circumstances would you want to expunge a minor misdemeanor (remember: minor misdemeanors do not give you a record in the first place). If you receive or think you will be receiving Federally subsidized student loan, you should expunge any minor misdemeanor pot possession conviction. New laws make you ineligible for these loans if you have any drug convictions!