Chicago, IL asked in Criminal Law for Indiana

Q: I was charged with something that wasn’t mine

If the Sheriffs find drugs on the ground by your car he then proceeds to say it was my lock me up and then put on the report he saw me throw it on the ground and charged me with a level 2 felony dealing in cocaine and charge me with possession of cocaine a level 4 felony

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Andrew L. Bennett
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Andrew L. Bennett
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Valparaiso, IN
  • Licensed in Indiana

A: You should seriously consider speaking with an experienced criminal defense attorney as the level of offenses carry significant amount of jail/DOC time.

Gary Kollin
Gary Kollin
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Fort Lauderdale, FL

A: Then you desperately need a lawyer

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