Q: Hello, I was charged with marijuana possession (amount was a dime) on March 6, 2019. I was charged with a misdomeanor.
The marijuana was for my own personal use. I was a passenger in a rental car driving from AZ to IL and we got pulled over on I-40 in Holbrook, AZ. When the officer asked if we had any drugs in the car we answered yes and we told him where it was .I had a telephonic appearance with the judge in Navajo County, AZ (Holbrook) on April 2, 2019 and I was going to plead guilty, but the judge told me I could have a pre-trial with the prosecutor on May 1, 2019 and possibly receive a lighter sentence. I am wondering if I should get an attorney for this matter, or what I can expect when I have the pre-trial with the prosecutor. This is my first offense, I have never been in trouble before except for a misdeamenor charge of trespassing back in 1982. I have read that proposition 200 is in effect, will this proposition help me? I am very concerned, I do not know much about legal matters.
My email address is darkhorse64@hotmail.com
Thank you
A:
Yes, a lawyer can always help you with these kind of cases. Given the nature of your case and the fact that you don't have any prior felonies, you should be in a good position.
You have two different options.
First, you can contact a firm, such as ours, to sit down and go over your case. We will contact the prosecutor on your behalf and ensure you get the best deal possible.
Secondly, if you do not want to hire a lawyer, you can speak with the prosecutor yourself and see what they are offering you. Given that you do not have a legal background, you might not get the best deal possible and should have a lawyer help you.
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