If I was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia while wearing a co-worker’s jacket but he comes to court with me and admits it was his, will the court drop the charge against me?
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If I was cited for possession of drug paraphernalia while wearing a co-worker’s jacket but he comes to court with me and admits it was his, will the court drop the charge against me?
Asked on November 7, 2015 under Criminal Law, California
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S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 8 years ago | Contributor
Although it is not possible to predict how a court will rule in a particular case, you have a strong defense if the co-worker admits that you were wearing his jacket and that the drug paraphernalia was his. You will still need to prove that you were unaware that the drug paraphernalia was in the jacket.
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