What will happen if I was pulled over for a faulty brake light and the officer happened to smell some marijuana in my car?
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What will happen if I was pulled over for a faulty brake light and the officer happened to smell some marijuana in my car?
After a search of my vehicle, they found a small amount of marijuana, and 1 10mg pill of a generic brand Adderall. The officer informed me that the possession of the pill was a felony, which I was unaware of. They confiscated the materials and said that they would need to test the pill to verify the content. Then they let me go along my way. What happens next? Will I get a felony, even though it was such a small amount and I had been unaware of the presence of the Adderall? How should I proceed?
Asked on February 27, 2013 under Criminal Law, Minnesota
Answers:
Matthew Majeski / Majeski Law, LLC
Answered 11 years ago | Contributor
Your first step should be to retain a Minnesota criminal defense attorney to review your situation and advocate for you. A warrant could be issued for your arrest and if it is indeed a felony you could be charged and convicted. Ignorance, as you can imagine, is an excuse many individuals use (both guilty and not guilty) and may or may not be compelling to a judge.
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