Legal Question in Criminal Law in South Carolina

Simple possession of Marijuana (second offense)

My friend was cited for simple possession of marijuana (the police came up while he and I were sitting in his parked car & found marijuana in his possession). He received a ticked and a summons to appear in court. This happened on a Saturday. 3 days later he was charged again and this time taken to jail. He made bail and is now out of jail. He has to go back to court on the 18th. What consequences should he expect to receive for both charges? Should he seek legal representation?


Asked on 3/12/08, 1:18 pm

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Robert Johnston Law Offices of Robert J. Johnston

Re: Simple possession of Marijuana (second offense)

Yes, he absolutely should obtain legal representation. Simple Possession of Marijuana is a crime and punishable with up to 30 days in jail, a fine, a combination of a fine and jail, loss of driving privleges, and a criminal record. There are possible alternatives to prosecution and being sentenced, but it depends on his record and the circumstances of this particular arrest. If convicted of this arrest then the second conviction can be worse. What county was this in?Robert Johnston

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Answered on 3/12/08, 1:26 pm


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