Maryland | Criminal Law
Legal Question
what if I don't have a lawyer for a minor marijuana possession charge?
I got busted for possession of a small amount (around a gram) of marijuana, and possession of pariphanelia (a pop can) in Howard County, MD. I have never been arrested for anything before. I really can't afford a lawyer, and can't afford to take the 2 days off required to obtain a public defender, as I don't drive and the courthouse is a considerable distance from Washington DC, where I live. I want to know what will happen if I show up with no lawyer, and if I really need a lawyer, what can I do?


