What should I do if I was cited for possession of drug paraphenalia?
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What should I do if I was cited for possession of drug paraphenalia?
I was pulled over and the cop asked me if I had anything in the car. I told him that I had a pipe so I handed it over to him. He wrote me a citation and it says I have to appear in court. I just don’t know what to expect. Also, I am planning on going into the military. What should I expect when I go to court? Is this charge going to mess my future with the military up?
Asked on September 4, 2012 under Criminal Law, Ohio
Answers:
B.H.F., Member, Texas State Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your citation is similar to a speeding ticket citation and most military recruiters will give it the same weight. However, the final decision will be the recruiters' and their policies. I've seen quite a few people join with worse offenses. Call your recruiter and see what their policy is. Sometimes the recruiter will be willing to give you a letter that you are going into the military-- with this letter, some DA's office will let you do a divert agreement, which means that you complete a mini probation, but your charges are dismissed at the end. If your recruiter is not worried about the charges, then just show up to court and pay the associated fine.
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