Legal Question in Criminal Law in Pennsylvania

I was charged with an m3 drug paraphernalia charge where I was in possession od a syringe that was in my car when I attempted suicide by heroin overdose , I'm very ashamed of myself but I was pushed to my limits and over reacted , I do however have a prior record of drug felonies pwid's, but haven't been in any type of trouble for 6 years , and have been drug free for over 2 years until the other night , I have a really good job and a family , could I be looking at jail time , I see on the sentancing matrix chart I would probably be a 5 for gravity score which the sentancing calls for rs-6 , but I'm hoping but not sure if It would fall under the rfel category. Would using the defense of mental illness help me considering obviously I do have a problem if I tried to kill myself , and avoid me going to jail , but I'm willing to go thru counseling or probation or whatever it takes , and this offense is in union county pa.


Asked on 2/19/13, 9:48 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Mark Johns Mark Johns, Esquire

anytime you are facing criminal charges you should be looking for the best possible disposition. Based on the sentencing guidelines and your prior record this is a ln offence that a good attorney should be able to negotiate to probation.I offer free initial consultations.

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Answered on 2/19/13, 10:27 am


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