What to do if I was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana and don’t have money to hire a lawyer?
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What to do if I was charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana and don’t have money to hire a lawyer?
I have never been in any trouble or anything. I want to avoid this going on my record as after one semester in school I will have my associates in art degree and then I’m looking to enlist in the military. What are my options and what should I do?
Asked on April 11, 2013 under Criminal Law, North Carolina
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Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
I suggest that you go to your local public defender's office or legal aid clinic to see what can be done for you. Possibly you can be placed on court probabtion since this is your first offense and if you satisfy the terms and conditions of the probation the action will be dismissed as to you without a conviction which would allow you to enlist in our military.
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