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In trouble for friends smoking weed
I'm from Maryland and I was hanging out with some friends. They were smoking weed and had some on the table. A cop came to the house and knew they were smoking. Can I get in trouble for being there even if I didn't smoke or didn't have any in my possession?? I'm 17 by the way
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Were you arrested along with your friends if they were arrested? Being arrested includes being given a summons which is like a driving ticket. It is called a desk appearance ticket and you were released to your parents custody.
IF the answer to my question is yes then you need to hire a lawyer. Are you in trouble? That depends on the States Attorney for the County you Live in. The bigger county's such as Baltimore, Prince Georges, and Montgomery Counties may not be as lenient as the western or eastern shore counties as the more urban counties have a bigger problem with drugs.
In your favor is the fact that many states in this legislative session are looking to pass laws legalizing pot. Maryland is among those state that will take up that matter during their legislative session this year.
If you were arrested or given a desk appearance ticket it is best to hire a lawyer and see what can be done before you go before a judge. This does not mean jail time. It could mean a diversion program such as a drug counseling class.
IF you were not arrested and the others were then you probably have nothing to worry about. If no one was arrested but your names were taken and the matter was referred to the states attorney. Then you still need a lawyer.
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Yep
It's like being with a friend breaking into a house, You were an acquainted to the crime. You were in possession whether you were smoking or not.
Unfortunately, The law doesn't care who smokes weed and who didn't. You were around it, You were around your friends and you knew about it. This is enough to slap charges
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