What to do I if my son was stopped for DUI and possession of mariquana and drug paraphernalia?
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What to do I if my son was stopped for DUI and possession of mariquana and drug paraphernalia?
He is 17 and instead of one citation they gave him 2 with 2 separate court dates and two separate courts. Is this right?
Asked on March 18, 2014 under Criminal Law, Kentucky
Answers:
SJZ, Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 10 years ago | Contributor
It is correct because the offenses are very different in terms of which courts have authority over them: DUI is generally handled in a more "local level," court, such as municipal (city) court, whereas a drug offense would be in state court. (Even if the courts are physically near each other, they are jurisdictionally and administratively separate entities.) You should retain at least one, possibly two, attorneys: a criminal defense lawyer, for the drug-related charge; and one who has experience with DUIs and in municipal court for the DUI. These might be the same person, but not necessarily.
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