Q: I arrested for possession of controlled substance which I have a rx for. I don't want to hire an attorney. What can I do
I have a letter from my doctor stating that I am prescribed the medication (Xanax). I've had 2 court dates where they asked about representation. I was going to try and hire an attorney. However, I can't afford it and why should I when I shouldn't have been charged in the first place. They searched my vehicle because my license was suspended (which has since been reinstated), found some Xanax I had in a Midol bottle. They never asked me about the pills, they just said I was under arrest. Which I assumed was for the suspension. When they went to release me, that's when I was told about the possession of a controlled substance. This was after we left the scene and were at the police station where they finger printed me. I told them there I had a prescription for the medication. They said I could tell the judge. The judge has refused to hear anything I've had to say. Just wants to know about a lawyer. How can I show them the letter or can I have it faxed to the sates attorney?
A: Usually, the prosecutor will talk to you. Make an appt to talk to that person. See if you can get them to voluntarily dismiss it. It is not normally the judge who we try to reach deals with. But if they won't dismiss And you cannot afford a lawyer, ask for a pd.
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