Q: I was in a car accident January 12, 2023. NOT my fault. Got arrested for marijuana.
I was at a complete stop when a truck hit me going 70 mph. I was injured cop asked me for my license which was in the car in hidden compartment. I had been given a nug (less then a gram) of weed, a grinder and a pipe the day before. I had it in my car because I was currently staying with a friend who had two kids. So I shoved it into two socks and into my hidden compartment I never touched it, I was honest and told cop I had something I’m not supposed to she explained she wasn’t worried about it. State trooper showed up and stated possession of marijuana was illegal. Never gave me a ticket or anything. Got a letter in the mail stating I have court for paraphernalia went to court got arrested for possession of marijuana went to jail. State trooper wrote a warrant for my arrest instead of ticket. Went to court got 12 month’s probation, 80 hours community service $100 fine court cost ($312) and a $115 drug abuse class. Never been in trouble with law before how is this right?
A:
It is typical for first time drug offenders to receive probation, community service, and a small fine.
While many people think that is just a slap on the wrist, other people find it is sufficient to deter future similar criminal behavior.
If you don’t feel the punishment is right, you should write your state legislator to suggest a change in the law.
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