Marijuana Possession Charge amended to Jay Walking

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Client was a passenger in a car stopped for suspicion of DUI.  Following driver's arrest for DUI, passenger removed from vehicle and searched for weapons and drugs.  Baggy containing marijuana found in his jean pocket.  Motion to Suppress the search filed prior to trial to get the search of the passenger suppressed based on a questionable stop of the vehicle. Prosecutor agreed that the stop had legal issues that could make it difficult to prosecute.  The charge was amended to a Jay Walking violation and a $100 fine assessed.  Client, who had a prior Possession conviction, avoided another conviction, a year supervised probation, periodic drug screens, a fine, and trial fees in the 1000s. I can count on him for future referals.

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