Yuma, AZ asked in Criminal Law for Arizona

Q: i was chareged with poss, of meth and paraphenelia but it want mine, the person it belongs to is willing to come forward

if they dont charge him the street value is 1.00 (one dollar) do you think they will charge him and im at a plea bargain or take it to trial do you think they will dismiss it if he doesnt come forward?

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Matthew Maerowitz
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Matthew Maerowitz
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A: Possession of meth is very serious even at a low quantity. If someone else admits to possession, the prosecutor may very well charge him. The statute of limitations is 7 years meaning the prosecutor has 7 years from the date of offense to charge it.

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