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    Default Continuance on a Deferred Prosecution

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: NC

    Ok, heres the deal: In October, 2008 I was charged with simple possession (marijuana) and possession of drug paraphernalia in North Carolina. I got a deferred prosecution for that sometime in late November, I cant remember the exact date. The terms of my DP were six months unsupervised probation and 24 hours of community service. On December 17, I was charged with misdemeanor possession of a scedule IV controlled substance under the North Carolina Controlled substances act (xanax). Someone had suggested to me that I have a lawyer continue to get me a continuance until the six months is up, and then plead guilty to the xanax charge. I figure if I am charged, but not convicted within the six months, it will work. What I am asking, is will this work, and if not, what do you think my sentence would be?

    One Last Thing I almost FOrgot: DO NOT TELL ME TO GIVE UP DRUGS!!!! I come to this forum seeking legal advice, not a rehab program.

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    Default Re: Continuance on a DP

    and if not, what do you think my sentence would be?
    First offense for a controlled Schedule IV is a class 1 misdemeanor and 45 days in jail.
    Since your not interested in giving up drugs, know that a SECOND offense is a class 1 FELONY with 4-5 months in jail.
    I doubt your friends plan is going to work. When the check is done to see if there was a violation upon your completion of the DP, your toast.
    Get a lawyer and yesterday.

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    Default Re: Continuance on a DP

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    First offense for a controlled Schedule IV is a class 1 misdemeanor and 45 days in jail.
    Since your not interested in giving up drugs, know that a SECOND offense is a class 1 FELONY with 4-5 months in jail.
    I doubt your friends plan is going to work. When the check is done to see if there was a violation upon your completion of the DP, your toast.
    Get a lawyer and yesterday.
    What good would a lawyer do me?
    BTW I am givin up all narcotics, deliriants, dissociatives and all that other mess that will screw you life over, including alcohol. But the psychadelics never hurt anybody and I have no intention to quit them.

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    Default Re: Continuance on a DP

    What good would a lawyer do me?
    Good point.
    BTW I am givin up all narcotics, deliriants, dissociatives and all that other mess that will screw you life over, including alcohol. But the psychadelics never hurt anybody and I have no intention to quit them.
    Good for you!
    You already have brain damage if you believe that Xanax has never hurt anyone. They wouldnt be classified as a controlled substance if that were not the case. They are quite addictive. Just because it doesn't hurt you doesn't mean its never hurt anyone.

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    Default Re: Continuance on a DP

    But yeah seriously, I dont think there is a loophole, so I dont think a lawyer will do me much good. I am in an outpatient rehab program and I have taken counseling. I am just trying to dodge jail time. WOuld it help if I can pass a drug test as I havent used any drug except marijuana and psilocybe mushrooms since December 17, but I am even clean off that(for now).

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    Default Re: Continuance on a DP

    I am in an outpatient rehab program and I have taken counseling. I am just trying to dodge jail time.
    Then a lawyer is the one how would be able to negoiate for you. You may get a break since your in rehab.
    WOuld it help if I can pass a drug test
    YES, this will NEVER hurt.
    as I havent used any drug except marijuana and psilocybe mushrooms since December 17, but I am even clean off that(for now).
    YOu need to be able to be totally clean to pass a drug test. And I mean totally clean. Not even one.
    What do you have to lose by trying to get it reduced?

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