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    Default Marijuana Charge from 2004

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Florida

    About 10 years ago my brother and I were driving back to Georgia and were pulled over for speeding. We were 21 at the time and it resulted in a search. We were both charged with two counts of paraphernalia (a glass pipe and a pack of rolling papers) and possession of marijuana. It was a small amount, less than two joints worth. We were not arrested and told we could write a letter and most likely just pay the fines. We wrote letters and payed the fine for the 10 mile over speeding ticket. We never heard back from the court and the date came and went. I know this was a mistake on my part by ignoring it. But from the cop that stopped us it seemed like this was not a big deal. I have has multiple background checks and purchased many firearms as well as applied for a passport and crossed country borders many times. This lead me to believe it was dropped.

    Fast forward to today and I get a call about my pre-employment background check. It shows I have an inactive warrant for misdemeanor paraphernalia charge and a felony three for the marijuana. I immediately call the courthouse with the case number given to me by my perspective employer and and was told it was a misdemeanor case. The clerk then searched my name saw no felony warrants or charges. I looks like I will have to travel there to resolve it. I then went to the courts website and pulled up the records. It is listed in the misdemeanor department but the levels are M1 and F3. It also list my status as arrest. I was never detained, read my right or arrested. Simply allowed to go on my way. Any advice on how to proceed?

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    Default Re: Marijuana Charge from 2004

    Retain a lawyer in the county where you were charged to see if you can get an acceptable resolution of the charges.

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