Q: What would happen to 18 year old who is going to court
Manufacturing/deliver/Distribute/Administer/Sell/P
ossess w/ Intent to Distribute C.S.
Possession and Use of Drug Related Objects
He has never been in trouble before
A:
I believe you are asking what will happen at his first court date. This will generally be Arraignment. At this court date, the judge will formally read the charges to him and he will enter his initial plea of guilty or not guilty.
I would strongly recommend that he speak with an attorney before going to court. This is a very serious charge that will have significant punishment attached. He needs to understand what options he has in front of him.
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