Q: i got stopped by a cop and i had weed and a taser on me i was 17 when it happened and i since turned 18 what should i do
i was in a park doing nothing and a cop came up to me and started going through my bag where he found a small amount of weed in a grinder and a taser they didn't arrest me what should i expect for a sentencing or punishment and can i plea the 4th if i was sitting on a park bench in the middle of the day
A: You need to hire a lawyer to go over all of the facts of the case with you to determine if you might be able to suppress evidence if the search wasn't done properly. It is impossible for anyone to say in this forum, and you shouldn't post details here since this is open to the public. The possible outcome will depend on your prior record, and the facts of the case. It may be possible to get the charges reduced, and if there is a suppression issue, it may be possible to get it dismissed. Speak to an attorney immediately.
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