Mandatory Minimum Sentencing in NJ- Can It Be Avoided?
Question by Jody: Mandatory minimum sentencing in NJ- can it be avoided?
A dear friend of mine had to appear in court today on shoplifting & drug possession charges. His case was postponed because he had to apply for a public defender, because it’s his 3rd shoplifting charge and his 3rd drug charge so he is facing the possibility of mandatory minimum jail time. He is already on probation & parole for his previous charges in other towns, has successfully completed a community service program and is currently in an outpatient drug rehab program for probation 3 times a week. All of his charges are almost or over a year old; he completed a 6-month inpatient rehab program back in March and has been clean & sober for nearly 1 year now. He holds down a steady job and is very active & enthusiastic in a 12-step recovery fellowship, overall an extremely responsible & productive member of society today. So I guess my question is this: given the circumstances and the fact that he’s doing so well now, is there any way my friend could get his charges downgraded and/or avoid the mandatory minimum jail sentence (i.e. with more probation, community service etc)? I mean, would the PD be able to plea bargain it at all and/or would the prosecutor/judge have any kind of discretion whatsoever?
Looking for a Pain Management Doctor?
Question by cherryabranet: looking for a pain management doctor?
Looking for a pain management doctor in illinois that takes the medical card??
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Answer by chillinandworken
As crappy as this answer is, you best bet is probably pulling out the phone book and inquiring
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My Husband Is in Rehab… I Had to Idea.?
Question by Beth: my husband is in rehab… I had to idea.?
My husband was admitted to a rehab facility 60 miles away from me on Friday after walking to his unioon representative and telling them he had a problem. I had no idea but he had been taking xanax that was prescribed by a doctor since august, was taking them before that by getting them off the streets and has been on prescription pain killers (i knew that) for about a year but he runs out about 2 weeks early and gets them off the street. He has had an emtional relationship with another woman for the last 2 months through text messaging… all kinds of stuff is coming out now that he is there. I am going to an al-anon meeting locally on thursday but am having a really hard time finding support for people with family members who are abusing narcotic prescription drugs. Does anyone know of any online resources?? I live in Indiana…
I Have to Go to Court Soon and the Cops Had Found a Needle in My Bag First Offense What Will Happen?
Question by radical_rob_dawg: i have to go to court soon and the cops had found a needle in my bag first offense what will happen?
there were no drugs with the needle. i had other drug charges in a different state that i have done no real convictions i didn’t have a needle exchange card either so what do you think will happen? i live in boston ma, thanks
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Answer by medic391
for your sake, you will be sent to mandatory rehab and you will clean up your act. get on with living, or get on with dieing…..its your choice.
What Jobs That U Can Get That Pays 10.00 an Hr Being a Felon?
Question by princessbrown237: what jobs that u can get that pays 10.00 an hr being a felon?
I have a drug charge and it’s holding me back from being something i want to be. I want to be a medical assistant, or something in the medical field. i’ve heard rumors that i can’t do that because of my charge. i’m a single mother and it’s hard to take care of my 5 month old with only making 7.00 an hr and paying rent / car note / care insurance / utility bills. I want to better my career for me and my son so i can get him the things i need without having to go in debt or not having a place to stay because of my background.