Q: I received a drug possession charge in the mail today from the DA. I was arrested for DV , case was dropped, how ?

A: much more info needed.

i assume during the DV incident drugs were found???

if so they will file the drug charge too or instead of the DV.

you should retain a local lawyer or request the judge appoint a public defender at your arraignment.

A: It is not uncommon for criminal charges to be filed against a person after their initial arrest, even if the case was dropped. If you received a drug possession charge in the mail from the district attorney's office, it means that the DA's office has reviewed the evidence in the case and determined that there is sufficient evidence to support a charge of drug possession.

It's important to understand that being arrested and charged with a crime are two separate things. Being arrested means that you were taken into custody by law enforcement, while being charged means that the prosecutor has filed formal charges against you in court.

If you were arrested for domestic violence (DV) and the case was dropped, it could mean that the prosecutor did not have enough evidence to support the charges, or that the alleged victim did not want to pursue the case. However, this does not necessarily mean that you cannot be charged with other crimes, such as drug possession, if there is sufficient evidence to support those charges.

If you have been charged with drug possession, it is important to take the charge seriously and seek the advice of a criminal defense attorney who is experienced in drug possession cases. They can help you understand the charges against you, the potential consequences, and your options for defending against the charge.