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    Default Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia in Florida

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida

    I live in Miami-Dade. About a year ago, I was pulled over for a DUI. I did a the Back on Track program and completed all the requirements, to get it reduced to a Reckless Driving charge. A year later, and on the LAST day of my program, I had to report to the judge for the completion of this program...my car's battery dies! As a consequence, I was too late (3 hours between installing battery in the car, etc) but I still showed up and did everything in my power, I left messages on the voicemail of the judge's chambers and finally got a hold of someone the next day and they gave me a court date to see the judge. But it was too late, they had already issued a Bench Warrant, and I was arrested 2 days later.

    When the officers knocked on my door, I was unprepared and they came in and found some marijuana on my coffee table. I was then arrested for the Bench Warrant, possession of cannabis under 20g, and possession of paraphernalia with intent to use. I was released yesterday, and I'm kind of freaking out because I cannot afford to lose my driver's license for 2 years, and I certainly do not want to do jail time.

    My question is, typically what kind of agreements can be arranged, without an attorney? What about with an attorney, what agreements can I typically expect (without going to trial)? Is it unlikely, or likely, that I can get a deferred prosecution agreement where I just pay fines and probation, even with my prior DUI (that was reduced to Reckless Driving)?

    Any help is greatly appreciated.

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    Default Re: Florida - Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia

    Quote Quoting jpeeps
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    Is it unlikely, or likely, that I can get a deferred prosecution agreement where I just pay fines and probation, even with my prior DUI (that was reduced to Reckless Driving)?
    Yeah, you were so successful in your first deferment! You were SO receptive to the "Back on Track" program with regards to your intoxicating substance related unlawful behavior! OF COURSE the prosecutor is going to offer you yet another deferment...NOT. As for the license suspension, stop freaking out and go check out the bus schedules. [queue background music: Weird Al Yankovic "Another One Rides the Bus"]

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    Default Re: Florida - Possession of Marijuana and Paraphernalia

    The Back on Track programs was for alcohol, not pot. Is this your opinion or are you familiar with the Florida court system?

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