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| I was busted last night (live in IL) and charged with possession of MJ (less than 2.5 grams) and paraphanalia. Funny how it only took me four times to get caught (well, not really that funny). Anyways, I was a passenger in my friend's car and we were pulled over and the cops found weed and paraphanilia in the glove box. He asked me to step out of the car and asked me if I had smoked that night. I cooperated and said yes and also admitted that my friend and I went half each on the gram of weed. My friend was given a dui. He is 21 and I am 22. I was planning on attending college this fall and I have recently applied for FAFSA to get financial aid. But I understand that I'm basically gonna be denied those loans for a year now, correct? I also would love any advice on what to do before my court date (more than a month away). Please help, any advice would help me feel better. ALSO: If possible, and if I managed to get this off my record (it is my 1st offense for anything), would that bar me from the FAFSA loans? Man, I really ****ed up. |
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| 1st. why the kit in the glovebox??? 2nd.Until you become more responsible you should really keep your burning to indoors behind closed doors. 3rd. Drinking & driving. Stick to weed, my old man was killed on fathers day in a drunk driving crash that left two dad's smoked. 4th.I'm thankful that you live in the good ol' u s of a so it's not just another dumb **** turning back the clock on pot laws. 5th. Enjoy prison and remember to sleep on your back Quote:
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| I believe the DUI was a result of the Cannabis having been smoked. DUI is not specific to alcohol. You have very good hindsight, leftcoaster. Why ask why? The deed is done and he was asking for advice not a lecture. I would be willing to bet our young smoker friend has changed many of his ways since the incident in question. Check out the NORML.org website for lawyers in your area. It would be worth the money to have your questions answered with accurate information and perhaps representation. Good luck to you. |
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The statement is also irrelevant. In Illinois, possession of less than 2.5 grams is a misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of 30 days (in a county jail, not a prison). On a first offense incarceration is generally waived in favor of probation. After probation charges are dismissed, leaving no permanent record. Quote:
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| To be honest, I dont know why the cops pulled us over. What would be the benefits of hiring a lawyer for this case? Wouldnt it be cheaper just to accept the fine (at most, 1500.00)? As for the FAFSA thing. My mom says we are not applying for any federal loans or grants from FAFSA, but are getting private/bank loans instead. I should be able to get those loans right? |
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| labotomy? You mean you got a lobotomy and now don't remember how to spell it? I am referring to leftcoaster
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Ah, the "busted trifecta" - something gets the police attention, weed in the car and youthful ignorance. But hey, get on with school and join us in making this legal - we need you TimmyP. We need all your friends, we need your Mom, we need you to show how this is not criminal behavior. I very much regret the embarassment you suffered, but if ever you had a motive to change the world, hopefully this is it. So are you willing to effect a change? | |
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