Whitley City, KY asked in Criminal Law and Mergers & Acquisitions for Kentucky

Q: What do you think will happen in court

My boyfriend got a ride home from a man who had methamphetamine in the car that my boyfriend was unaware of but they were both charged with possession of a controlled substance 1st degree 1st offense methamphetamine, and the driver was also charged with several other charges but the driver told the police that the drugs belonged to him and my boyfriend had no knowledge of them being in the car and he also plans to tell the judge when they go to court that the drugs belonged to him and my boyfriend had no knowledge of them being in the vehicle that he was just catching a ride home, what should I expect to happen when they go to court

1 Lawyer Answer
Timothy Denison
Timothy Denison
Answered
  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Louisville, KY
  • Licensed in Kentucky

A: Probably a misdemeanor plea and some probated time.

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