If I was issued a traffic violation is that the only thing I can be charged with if a small amount of marijuana was found?

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If I was issued a traffic violation is that the only thing I can be charged with if a small amount of marijuana was found?

By this I mean a criminal amount of marijuana was found but no arrests were made and only standard information was taken down as well as a traffic violation issued. I was told I would be summoned the next day, what does this mean?

Asked on March 18, 2015 under Criminal Law, Massachusetts

Answers:

S.L,. Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney

Answered 9 years ago | Contributor

In addition to the traffic violation, you can be charged with possession of marijuana.  The traffic violation was probable cause for the search which led to the discovery of the marijuana.

The summons is a notice you will receive in the mail notifying you when you will appear in court.


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