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    Default Marijuana Possession, Second Offense

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Virginia

    I'll try to make this as quick as possible...

    I am on a deffered disposition for a first time simple marijuana possesion charge, have finished all my prerequisites I am just waiting til Nov 25th to be released.

    Got pulled over for a third brake light out, and without warning I was pulled out of the car, only to be cuffed and searched by K9 all within a minute or two period.

    Upon inspection of my vehicle they foud absolutely nothing inside or out but before releasing me they found a bowl in my pocket that i had put there and forgotten about. Long story short. I was charged once again with possesion of marijuana. I was never given a clear reason for the search of the vehicle whatsoever, the question was never clearly answered.

    I have been slowly working with Special Investigations hoping they may get me off the charge.

    I just want any advice possible from anyone who has and prior experience as far as what I might expect in this court case, I have spoken with several attorney's and it seems none of them will really give me a definitive answer as to what I might expect.

    Did they legally search my car?
    Can I expect jailtime?

    Thanks in advance!

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    Default Re: Marijuana Possession, Second Offense

    Usually, one of the parameters of probation you agreed to was an acceptance of search at the discretion of law enforcement.

    If the search is found to be allowed, your original probation may be revoked and your new charges will be added on top.

    I would normally add that, if again given probation, you need to stop smoking pot.... but, apparently, you wouldn't hear me anyway.

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    Default Re: Marijuana Possession, Second Offense

    Fair enough, Im 25 years old I have a 80k a year job and I am really worried I might be jailed and lose all that I have worked hard for. Is this something that is usually punished by jail time the second time around?

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    Default Re: Marijuana Possession, Second Offense

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    Fair enough, Im 25 years old I have a 80k a year job and I am really worried I might be jailed and lose all that I have worked hard for. Is this something that is usually punished by jail time the second time around?
    It could be. Usually not... but there are too many variables to make an accurate call.

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    Default Re: Marijuana Possession, Second Offense

    Use that money to hire a good lawyer,they should be able to arrange some plea w. out jail ,it does depend.

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    Default Re: Marijuana Possession, Second Offense

    How many people do you need to turn over to special investigations to have them go to bat for you?

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