Should I get a lawyer?

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Hey all,

Im facing my second possesion charge (maryjane) and first paraphenalia charge, all in maryland. and I was hoping to see if anybody knew what could happen if I chose not to hire a lawyer to represent me in court. Money is very tight right now for me and I can barely afford to pay for one as I am saving to go to kenya for three months starting september. also... cant get a public defender because it is too late. i got the first offense program as a result of my first charge.

to any lawyers out there

if i got supervised probation do you think they would not let me leave the country for three months even though i am doing volunteer work?

also what is the probability of getting jail time (that is what a lawyer told me is possible, but i think he was trying to scare me into hiring him) and if i do get time would i be on probation after that?

thank you whoever can help me id really appreciate this... very stressful times
 
"as I am saving to go to kenya for three months starting september."

With two or three drug convictions? Nope, "No Kenya for you!". VERY few countries will allow you to enter with that sort of criminal record.

"cant get a public defender because it is too late."

You are charged with a crime that carries a possible jail sentence. You have a constitutional right to a court appointed lawyer if you can satisfy the court that you are unable to pay for one yourself. (Note - "unable" to pay for one - not "unwilling because I want to save my money for a trip to another country")

"if i got supervised probation do you think they would not let me leave the country for three months even though i am doing volunteer work?"

It's unlikely - but it's probably a moot point. If you get convicted then Kenya's not going to grant you entry anyway.

"also what is the probability of getting jail time"

It's likely. They cut you a break via the first offender program last time, and instead of learning the lesson you offended again. Most judges are going to think "Well, if leniency didn't teach the right lesson, let's try some time in the slammer"

Richard
 
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