What to Expect if You’re Arrested for Drug Possession
Possessing any quantity of illegal drugs, including ecstasy, LSD, methamphetamine, cocaine or heroin — and sometimes marijuana — is illegal in most U.S. states, counties, and cities.
Not only that but also it’s viewed as a federal crime.
Each jurisdiction has its own laws. However, depending on how much of a drug police found in your possession and how often you have been charged with drug possession, the situation could land you in prison for the rest of your life.
What Should You Do When You Are Arrested?
For starters, stay calm. There’s no need to panic just yet. After all, just because you are charged with drug possession doesn’t mean you are immediately guilty of this serious crime in Lady Justice’s eyes.
Of course, staying calm following a drug arrest can seem impossible. But reining in your emotions is paramount because an outburst from you may result in extra criminal charges, such as the obstruction of justice or resisting arrest. In addition, you could get hurt because police will have no problem using force to finally subdue you.
So, simply inhale and exhale, and allow the police to place their handcuffs on you. Then, be still as you take the ride to the police station.
Once you get to the station, you’ll get one phone call before being put in a jail cell. If you have a lawyer, make that telephone call count by contacting him or her. Otherwise, you can call a family member or friend, who can search for a lawyer for you.
To avoid having to remain in your jail cell during your entire case, request that the court set bail for you during your arraignment. Then call bail bondsman to arrange for your jail release. At this type of court proceeding, you’ll hear all of the charges that have been filed against you, and you should also be prepared to enter a plea.
The judge can either deny you bail or grant you bail. If he or she denies you bail, there’s nothing you can do about that. Just stay in communication with your lawyer and follow his or her guidance. View the original article >
