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!

