what kind of legal rights can a first time offender of making illegal drugs have in ohio?
157333
I am not familiar with Ohio law, but he should have ONLY these rights:\n\nThe right to a fair trial and answer to society about his activities.\nIf he is guilty, he should have the right to sit in prison for his ENTIRE sentence.\nAfter he serves his time, he should have the right to be forced to contribute to the education of our country's youth about the dangers of drugs.\n\nSorry to ramble on, but the fact that we as a country, tolerate drugs by handing down weak sentences for "first time offenses" only makes the problem worse.  If we would punish them severely, others might think twice.\n\nI know you may not like what I am saying, but that is only because you are the one who has been caught or are connected to that person.  If you were not connected to drugs in any way and had your home broken into by drug addicts so they could obtain the means for another fix, you might see it my way.\n\nUntil then, JUST SAY NO!
493546
well if he is supposed to go to court and doesn't show then he will have a felony drug charge warrant as well as a felony fleeing warrant and there is no escaping that. they will be in the system until he is caught.
841780
Yes, they can and do if they feel it is justified.  I did it once, but only as supporting evidence for the case where a defendant tried to say it was his cousin’s weed and he never touched the stuff.  At the time, I was a very young officer and didn’t even have any test kits in my car.  Fortunately, the Sgt was there and he DID have test kits in his car.  It was the defendant’s car and there was residue in the ash tray.  This was enough to convince the defendant to have a talk with the DA and the Judge before we actually stepped into court.  He decided community service was a very good option. \n\nJust remember, as soon as you think they won’t, they will.  Besides, if the pot is making you paranoid, also remember…..   we’re watching you.   m(*u*)m
698316
It depends on if he was convicted before.  First offense is usually 30 days in jail, a hefty fine and suspension of the driver's license.  Community service might be required as well.  \n\nOther effects can include an instant jump in insurance rates, loss of commercial driver licenses, and manditory drug/alcohol abuse counciling.
4074
Minor in Possession...the consequences differ from state to state.
1001578
Do not listen to the first answer here.  Where that comes from, I cannot imagine.\n\nIf you are not on probation or parole, and have not otherwise waived your 4th amendment rights, then you are not subject to search and seizure, drug registrant or not.\n\nHaving to register as a drug offender means just what it sounds like...you have to register as a drug offender.  You are required to register with the agency having jurisdiction over your place of residence.  As long as you don't move, you never have to register again.\n\nAnd you might want to check your information - your duty to register should terminate five years after you were released from parole.\n\nHere's a link so you can read 11590 - 11595 HS for yourself:\n\nhttp://www.leginfo.ca.gov/calaw.html
1082645
If all you were busted for is simple possession, the sentence will be rehab. Under CA proposition 36, people who are arrested for possession of a controlled substance for the FIRST TIME get rehab. Prop. 36 does not apply to possession for sales quantities, however.
41672
Its not that hard once you know how to go about it.  The problem with this knowledge is that if you have it and the government can prove that you have that knowledge it is considered a felony.  Also if you are cought with the stuff you can be charged with intent to kill for every leathal dose of the drug you have.  So for a few grams of the stuff you can be put in jail for the rest of your life.
125625
Here's a link to Ohio's inmate search page...good luck\nhttp://www.drc.state.oh.us/offendersearch/search.aspx
72014
i would contact your local legal services free legal aid agency.i know that there is a part of the contract that mentions no violent felonies and drug/weapons charges. It also may depend on how long you go for-if it's like 60 days and it's not for the above charges, why couldn't they freeze it? good luck, keep your head up!
1067734
My husband is a deputy sheriff in a Florida county and this is what he said:  The person who is in possession of the drugs will be the one arrested.  However if the person that has possession of the drugs denies it being his and if "you" are the registered owner of the vehicle then both of you will be arrested.  At that point it would be up to the courts to sort out.  He says it happens quite a bit.  Usually one cops to it after they are both arrested.  He said that police aren't inclined to believe either one.  So if no one admits..They both go!
582195
I have difficulty participating in issues that are negative.  \n\nIn a drug deal, you mean someone who purchased a narcotic to endanger their own body?  \n\nOr are you talking about someone killing someone for snatching a drug from someone selling it, without paying for it?\n\nThe Bible states that moderation is the key to substances.  So, if you are drinking as long as you are not drunk, if you take in substances that alter your state of mind as long as you are not out of control.\n\nMorally we are not supposed to violate laws that have authority over us.  If you were a policeman you would not be able to ignore it.  \n\nSo, you would have to report it to whatever authority deals with that.  The consequences are what usually makes people turn a blind eye.
884971
Try this site:\n\nhttp://sheriff.cuyahogacounty.us/corrections.asp
161826
You could be, but as the previous poster said, most likely the officials in Ohio won't want to spend the money to get you back for anything minor.  If it had anything to do with a crime against a child though it could be different.\n\nMy advice ... get it taken care of, accept responsibility, do whatever you have to do to make amends, so you don't have to worry about it.
485587
depending on the state and judge is what counts. In california many are given a citation with a court date.If minor has no prior history of possesion he could be given a fine to pay and/or community service.But dont worry about that start worrying of re ridding the use of the drug and the addiction
460356
it depends on the state laws and some other factors such as is this the first arrest or what\nso i say dont do the crime if u cant do the time\nbut if it is your first time gettn caught u might jus get probation n fines or community service or juvenile lock up for x amount of weekends
376484
In the State of Ohio, felony convictions cannot be expunged.  The expungment process is a one time deal, costs ($500  - unless the price recently increased) and is only good for misdemeanors.