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    Default Canadian Citizen Caught with 2 Grams of Weed in Michigan

    My question involves criminal law for the state of: Michigan.

    Hi guys, so here's how the story goes...

    I was in Michigan for a family event....on the last night I was there my cousin picked me up from my aunts house and we were about to smoke a joint in some parking lot. This was around 2:00am.

    The cops came and busted us and gave us both a simple possession charge...and also a loitering charge....i've since returned back to canada...

    this is my first offense and i've never been in any kind of trouble like this before.

    unfortunately i found out the hard way that weed is a big deal down there, unlike up here in good ol' canada.

    now i know they're not gonna come after me up here for a little bag of weed, but i'd still like to have this cleared up since i plan on returning to the states quite often to visit family and what not.

    my question is, what's gonna happen to me in court? i'm 22, would i possibly spend any time in jail over this? would i just be deported back to canada? i assume i'd have to pay a fine?

    obviously my biggest fear is jail time in michigan over this....i'm in grad school right now and any jail time would eliminate any chances of graduating this year.

    any insight would be greatly apprecriated.

    thank you all very much.

    Also, to everyone who is from Michigan...

    what do you think the chances of going to jail are for a first time offender with about 2 grams worth is?

    No previous criminal record, no nothing. We both were clean as a baby's behind up to this point...

    Also, if anybody has any information about what happens to Canadians in this situation, it would greatly be appreciated...would they actually put me in jail as opposed to giving me a fine and deporting me back to Canada?

    The charges were, simple marijuana possession + a loitering possession.

    Once again, any insight would be greatly appreciated...thank you all very much.

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    Default Re: Canadian Citizen Caught with 2 Grams of Weed in Michigan

    Hire a lawyer in Michigan to try to get you a 7411 disposition (deferred sentence for first time drug offenders), and ideally get the other charge dismissed as part of the deal.

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    Default Re: Canadian Citizen Caught with 2 Grams of Weed in Michigan

    Quote Quoting Mr. Knowitall
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    Hire a lawyer in Michigan to try to get you a 7411 disposition (deferred sentence for first time drug offenders), and ideally get the other charge dismissed as part of the deal.
    OK great, thanks!

    A couple other quick questions, if you don't mind...(thank you so much for your help)

    1.) What is the likely-hood that i'll be able to get the 7411 disposition? Is there any way they would reject me?

    2.) What do you think are the chances of me spending time in prison over this?

    3.) If I cannot hire a lawyer, would one be given to me.......and would I still be eligible for the 7411?

    Thank you soooo much for your help.

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    Default Re: Canadian Citizen Caught with 2 Grams of Weed in Michigan

    Quote Quoting Mr. Knowitall
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    Hire a lawyer in Michigan to try to get you a 7411 disposition (deferred sentence for first time drug offenders), and ideally get the other charge dismissed as part of the deal.
    Thanks again, I read again that it's only offered for people between the ages of 17-20.

    I'm 22, so now what? Am I going to prison for 2 grams of weed and a loitering charge even though it was my first offense?

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    Default Re: Canadian Citizen Caught with 2 Grams of Weed in Michigan

    I highly doubt you will do any jail time for this. As far as i know lawyers will charge you about a 1000 bucks for a misdemeanor charge. Could be more. You should definetly get one though and probobly the most they will give you is a probation...

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    Default Re: Canadian Citizen Caught with 2 Grams of Weed in Michigan

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    I highly doubt you will do any jail time for this. As far as i know lawyers will charge you about a 1000 bucks for a misdemeanor charge. Could be more. You should definetly get one though and probobly the most they will give you is a probation...
    Thanks a ton for your feedback man, I really appreciate it.

    What if I don't have a 1000 bucks? Would one be appointed to me when i'm there, and would I still just get a probation? Or if I don't have enough to get a lawyer and I show up without one...does that mean I would probably do jail time then?

    Also, what would probation mean? Especially if i'm from Canada? I'd assume I wouldn't be allowed to smoke up for about a year or so right?

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    Default Re: Canadian Citizen Caught with 2 Grams of Weed in Michigan

    hey sorry to bother you guys again.......

    if i got the 7411 in obeyed the probation and completed it....

    the charge doesn't appear on my record right? and if it does....does it only appear in michigan or would it appear up here in canada too?

    thaaaaaaanks guys...

    and lets say my i get probation from december 22 2009 until december 22 2010......should i not apply for jobs up here in canada until probation is over? or would they not know i got caught with 2 grams in michigan?

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    Default Re: Canadian Citizen Caught with 2 Grams of Weed in Michigan

    I'd say....keep your marijuana in Canada.

    And when crossing into Michigan, make damned sure your car does not have noticeable odor. Don't know if you are crossing from Windsor, Pt Huron, or up north....

    Your charge in Michigan will make it harder for you to come visit, so I hope your relatives plan on visiting you in Canada more often.

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    Default Re: Canadian Citizen Caught with 2 Grams of Weed in Michigan

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    I'd say....keep your marijuana in Canada.

    And when crossing into Michigan, make damned sure your car does not have noticeable odor. Don't know if you are crossing from Windsor, Pt Huron, or up north....

    Your charge in Michigan will make it harder for you to come visit, so I hope your relatives plan on visiting you in Canada more often.
    oh i would never think about crossing over with weed...i haven't even smoked since the incident i've just been totally turned off by this entire situation. i just hope this doesn't ruin my life.

    i'd probably be crossing over from port huron...anyways can anyone help me with the other questions?

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    Default Re: Canadian Citizen Caught with 2 Grams of Weed in Michigan

    hey guys.......sorry to bother again, i'm having a real hard time with this situation...

    if a canadian is charged with possession of marijuana in michigan, does that charge reflect their record in canada?

    or only in michigan? like would employers in canada see that i was charged in michigan? or only employers in michigan?

    i definitely plan on taking out a loan to pay for a lawyer for court...

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