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    Default Cited for Possession During Traffic Stop - What Will Likely Happen to Me

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Ohio

    Pulled over in bad area of town for light out. Real reason was because I asked person on street for directions and was suspected of buying drugs. Was put in cruiser & read rights, while passenger was unkindly pulled from vehicle. After answering basic questions with the truth, they claimed we had 'stories' for everything. Before any time passed, multiple cruisers and DTF arrived. They brought in dog, shoving its face against my car. Claiming it 'indicated', they proceeded to search the interior, along with trunk and all possessions. Police were quite rude, determined we had dope and needles on us.

    They found 'paraphernalia' in car and in my purse. A scale, razor blade, and stone tile. Passenger had tiny piece of pill he had forgotten his friend with script had asked him to hold. The paraphernalia may have substance on them because they were received from a friend, however not used by us. Police were obviously upset they could not find what they were looking for. Many threats were thrown at us, as we cooperated completely. Female brought in to search me, finding nothing. I was even told I would be strip searched in front of everyone if I did not admit to having something I did not have. They were upset when they couldn't find track marks after even checking our feet. When they realized they were wrong, all but 2 cruisers had left as quickly as they showed up.

    In the end, they told us that I would receive a misdemeanor for paraphernalia possession and passenger a felony for controlled substance. We were allowed to drive off. I received a citation, passenger nothing (told he would get letter in mail). Next day I realize on citation they listed that I "knowingly used/obtained a controlled substance"?, then listed items the found on me/in car. Now I have court at the end of the week. Court has not gotten the report yet and cannot tell me till tomorrow what my actual charges are. This is both of ours first offense.

    What should I expect my charges to be and what should I do now? Wondering if anyone has had similar situation to tell me how it went. Most posts are about pot. This involves pills and possibly anything up to heroine residue on the stone. We are charged separately though, so his pill had nothing to do with my offense. We are good people caught in very bad situation turned even worse by the way we were treated. Keep researching and want to know liklihood that we may spend any time in jail? Any comments will be appreciated.

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    Default Re: Cited for Possession During Traffic Stop - What Will Likely Happen to Me

    I am confused. If you are not involved in drugs why do you keep a razor, scale and stone in your bag?

    I can see where the police would be suspicious. Just toss those things out as you are good people who are not involved in drugs and there would be no question.

    You will probably get the paraphernalia charge now and possible residues if the crime lab discovers it.

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