Drug Offenses, the NFL and You: Tips on How to Cope

Posted on July 14, 2008
Filed Under Celebrities, Drugs, Laws, Los Angeles, News, Police, Story, Tips, misdemeanor |

Matt Jones, star wide receiver for the Jacksonville Jaguars football team, was arrested on drug charges after being founding cutting up cocaine with a credit car in his car.  There was also a jar that allegedly had marijuana residue.

 While Jones faces felony charges, the two individuals with him face misdemeanor charges.

The specific charge Jones will face is felony possession of a controlled substance.  Jones also had 6 grams of cocaine, which would normally carry with it an intent to deliver/distribute charge (which would increase potential jail time if convicted) but it was obvious to officers that Jones wasn’t planning on dealing.

If you find yourself in such a situation, or if you are charged with any sort of drug offense/violation, here are a few tips:

  • A first-time offender selling 100 grams to 5 kilograms of heroin has a mandatory minimum sentence of five years.  If you’re facing this charge, consulting an attorney and discussing a plea bargain may be in order.
  • The way in which evidence was obtained may be vital in your drug defense; supplying your attorney will all known details of what the police were doing could greatly help reduce your sentence or get charges dropped altogether.
  • Under California’s Substance Abuse and Crime Prevention Act, first and second time non-violent “simple drug possession” offenders can receive substance abuse treatment instead of jail time.
Written by Joe M

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