Charges: Trafficking in Marijuana (Class C felony); Possession of Marijuana (civil offense); Operating After Suspension (Class E misdemeanor
Maximum Penalty: 5 1/2 years prison; $6,500.00 penalty
Summary: Client was stopped for an alleged tail light violation. Client’s record was run and was found to be operating under suspension. Client was arrested and the vehicle was searched where a large amount of cash, scales and marijuana were found.
Result: All charges were dismissed and the client admitted to the civil possession of marijuana charge.