Q: boyfriend just got arrested for possession of a controlled substance, a felony. if he has a record what will happen?
Supposedly he got caught with possession before and is on probation for a dwi which he failed his randon ua for probation two days ago. Now he got picked up last night for possession of a controlled substance, meth amphetamines. What can I expect? This happened in Kendall county. Is there any way to get a free background check on him. I feel like i dont know what's going on. Is he going back to jail and if so do you have any clue for how long?
A: A full answer cannot be given because you did not supply enough essential facts. Generally though, yes, you can expect he will go to jail. He is looking to have his DWI probation revoked for violating the terms and conditions of his probation with the dirty UA and the new possession case. He is entitled to a bond on the motion to revoke probation and the new case. If he can make bond he can be out before his case is finally adjudicated. It cannot be determined what he is looking at because you did not tell us how much methamphetamine he is alleged to have possessed. Drug sentencing is directly related to how much contraband is involved in the case. Depending on the amount possessed he is looking at either up to 2 years in the State Jail, or up to ten, twenty or ninety-nine years in prison depending on how much he possessed. .He is eligible for probation, but don't hold your breath on that because of his prior history. You can get his criminal background check from his lawyer, who will get the report from the prosecutor. If he has money, make bond, get him into a rehab, and hire a good lawyer. Good luck.
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