Hello all, I recently got arrested for possession of marijuana, possession of paraphanelia and ingestion of marijuana... they dropped the speeding ticket >.< The only reason I even got caught is because I happened to leave my pipe in my pocket instead of the center console (where they wouldn't have been able to search my car).
Either way, South Dakota law says that I can face up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. It is my first offense and I have a completely clean record other than a few minor driving violations.
I would love to stand up in court and try to change the minds of the judge and jurors by convincing them that it is just a repeat of the same prohibition the nation faced with alcohol back in the day; however, I have a feeling that if I tried to say this I would face a much harsher sentence. Surely there are others out there who have gone through this process... what should I do and say to get the smallest sentence possible?
Either way, South Dakota law says that I can face up to a year in jail and a $1,000 fine. It is my first offense and I have a completely clean record other than a few minor driving violations.
I would love to stand up in court and try to change the minds of the judge and jurors by convincing them that it is just a repeat of the same prohibition the nation faced with alcohol back in the day; however, I have a feeling that if I tried to say this I would face a much harsher sentence. Surely there are others out there who have gone through this process... what should I do and say to get the smallest sentence possible?