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    Default First Time Possession

    I have a similar question, however, mine happened in Michigan. Bay County to be exact. I am 23 and this is my first possession or marijuana. I am however worried that a past record (1 DWI arrested 8-21-09, as well as 2 M.I.P.s and 1 open intox in a motor vehicle.) Should I be worried about these alcohol offenses giving me a harsher penalty for the possession of Marijuana? Also, any advice as to what i should do? I'm assuming plead not guilty, but i am not sure. Anyone that may be able to help me here, please do, I'm nervous right now.

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    Default Re: First Time Possession

    Yes, obviously, if you don't learn your lesson after being prosecuted for prior criminal offenses you increase the severity of your possible sentence for your future crimes. In a rural county, you may run into "tough on crime" judges or prosecutors and a jail that has ample space for you.

    Discuss the possibility of 7411 (Seventy-four - Eleven) sentencing with a local criminal defense lawyer. Be up front about your prior record.

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    Default Re: First Time Possession

    would a lawyer charge me just to talk to them about my situation, or would i have to hire one to get information from them. I have talked to friends also that have had prior MIP's when getting a possession charge and they were offered a 7411 program (complete all of the probation and classes and it gets wiped off), so I'm hoping alcohol offenses aren't going to get me punished worse for a now pending possession charge. I go to court of 8-30-10 so i am trying to get as mucb information by then. I don't have much more for a lawyer either, so should i plead not guilty and take a court appointed lawyer?

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