Drug Possession Defense Strategies

Summary

In Missouri, possessing drug paraphernalia or residue can lead to charges. Theft of a motor vehicle is a felony, but the prosecution must prove intent. If your boyfriend was present but unaware of the theft, he might not be guilty. Legal representation is crucial. Consider contacting legal aid societies for assistance. Document all incidents and gather evidence to support his defense.

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My boyfriend is being charged with drug possession and drug paraphernalia over residue inside a container in his vehicle but there was just a tiny bit of powder nothing that could actually be consumed is that legal
Hello ****, I'm sorry to hear about your boyfriend's situation. Could you please tell me which state he is being charged in? This information is crucial as drug laws vary from state to state.
Warrenton mo
In Missouri, possessing drug paraphernalia or residue can lead to charges:
- Missouri statute §*.* indicates it's illegal to possess drug paraphernalia.
- The amount of substance doesn't matter. Even residue can result in charges.

Consider hiring a local criminal defense attorney.
He is also being charged for stealing a motor vehicle he never touched and the neighbor actually stole it but he's still being charged
I'm sorry to hear about this additional charge. Under Missouri law:
- Theft of a motor vehicle is a felony (Missouri Statute §*.*).
- However, the prosecution must prove he knowingly and unlawfully took the vehicle.
It's crucial to gather evidence proving he didn't steal it. Consult a criminal defense attorney for assistance.
He was with my neighbor when my neighbor stole it but didnt know he was going to steal it
The situation you described could fall under the concept of "guilt by association". In Missouri, if your boyfriend was present but didn't participate or know about the theft, he might not be guilty. However, he needs a good defense to prove this. Legal representation is recommended.
The same neighbor sold parts to my boyfriend off of a vehicle on his property that we didn't know did t belong to him now my boyfriend's being charged with that as well
That's a complex situation. Did your boyfriend have any idea that the vehicle parts sold by the neighbor were from the stolen vehicle? This information could be crucial. In Missouri, knowingly buying stolen property can lead to criminal charges. It's important to prove he didn't know.
After my boyfriend was charged the neighbor finished cutting up the vehicle and scrapping it and the police did nothing about it but kept the charges against my boyfriend . We gave the things we bought back and everything
I'm sorry to hear that. In Missouri, returning stolen property may not absolve one of the charges. It's crucial to gather as much evidence as possible showing your boyfriend's innocence, including his lack of knowledge about the stolen parts. A defense attorney can guide you further.
No the vehicle had been abandoned and had been sitting on the property for like 5 years and the guy coming after him is actually the brother of the original owner of the vehicle who illegally changed the name on the title to his brother due to the vehicle being up for repi
This is a complex situation. To clarify, are there any documents or witnesses that can prove your boyfriend's innocence and the irregularities in the vehicle title transfer?
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I understand your situation is complex. To help your boyfriend, it's important to have evidence. Are there any documents, witnesses, or other forms of proof that can support his innocence in this case?
The girl who sold us the parts is the ex girlfriend of the original owner and was the one working at the DMV at the time the title was transfered into his brothers and she admitted it to the police
That's a significant development. In Missouri, the involvement of the DMV worker in the title transfer could be considered fraudulent. I suggest:
- Collecting all evidence of her admission
- Consulting a defense attorney who specializes in fraud cases for advice
- A potential investigation into the DMV's role in this situation could also help.
The vehicle had been abandoned in her backyard for the last five years with a blown motor and her current boyfriend and her were the ones selling the parts off it
That's important information. Do you have any proof, like sales receipts or witnesses, that could confirm your boyfriend purchased the parts in good faith, unaware of the vehicle's history? This could be significant in his defense.
We have been told by others that they had purchased parts and watched her boyfriend tear it up for a long time prior to us buying the parts the police actually went to anotherr persons home to retrieve parts he bought prior to us according to that Individual
I see. This could help in proving your boyfriend's innocence. However, without physical evidence or statements from these other purchasers, it might be less convincing. It's crucial to gather as much proof as possible and consult with a defense attorney.
But the girls boyfriend finished cutting up and scrapping the truck after my boyfriend was charged and nothing has every happened to him I don't understand how that's possible
This situation seems unfair. However, the legal process can be complex and slow. Have you considered contacting a local criminal defense attorney who could assist in bringing these details to light in court?
He has a public defender who doesn't seem to be fighting for him too hard. He is being setup on a lot of stuff by the neighbor
I'm sorry to hear about your situation. Public defenders can be overwhelmed with cases. If possible, consider hiring a private defense attorney. They might have more time and resources to focus on your boyfriend's case.
He was pulled over and charged by an off duty cop with no body cam on with removal or tampering with vehicle vin or manufacturers number over electrical ape that was placed over a letter on his back license plate altering the plate but he showed the officer that the tape was on there
That's a serious allegation and it's important to handle this properly. Has this incident been reported to the police department, and do you have any evidence, like photos of the license plate with the tape, to support your boyfriend's claim?
The police officer confiscated the plates when My boyfriend showed her the tape and said oh hersz why it's reading different he took the tape off and she put it back on and lied saying she found the ate that way
That's concerning. Has your boyfriend or his public defender raised this issue with the court or requested an inquiry into the officer's conduct? It might be helpful to have witnesses or other evidence to support his claim.
We keep bringing things up on how he keeps being charged for things he's not doing and it seems like it doesn't matter what we say they don't care and we've been telling them the truth
I understand your frustration, ****. It's essential to gather as much evidence as possible to support your claims. It's also worth considering contacting a legal advocacy group or hiring a private defense attorney who can dedicate more resources to your boyfriend's case.
We can't afford an attorney because of all this he lost his job and now I have to be careful becauze the neighbor is very threatening to me and has also poisoned and killed my dog
I'm really sorry to hear that, ****. In such situations, you may want to look into pro bono legal help or legal aid societies in Missouri. Regarding threats from your neighbor, consider filing a police report and restraining order. Document any threats for evidence.
He charged at me last week with his fists doubled and he's not even supposed to be around us he threatens me in our town when he sees me because I threatened to call the cops on him for his stealing crap prior because I didn't want to be involved in any of his shit
I'm sorry to hear about this, ****. If you feel in danger, immediately call the police. In Missouri, you can file a restraining order against your neighbor. Document all threats and incidents. For legal assistance, consider contacting a local domestic violence organization.
But I am mostly concerned with my boyfriend's freedom being taken because he went with the neighbor a while back to go pick up copper with him and the neighbor broke into the building and stole $*,* in property from the business including a truck. They are charging my boyfriend with stealing the truck but the neighbor was on the run with the truck when we were here helping the police retrieve the stolen items back
I understand your concern, ****. In Missouri, being present during a crime could potentially lead to charges, even if your boyfriend wasn't directly involved. It's crucial to provide evidence that he wasn't involved in the theft. The fact that he helped police retrieve the items could help his defense. Consult a legal expert.
I feel like the police are railroading him big time he told the police he actually told the neighbor to park the truck that was stolen at a commuter parking lot where there were cameras to prove it wasn't him but law enforcement told him they couldn't get the footage of those camera
I'm sorry to hear that, ****. Have you or your boyfriend's public defender tried to obtain the camera footage independently? It could provide crucial evidence for his defense.
No I don't know who wed even contact
In such a situation, you might want to contact the entity that manages the commuter parking lot. They may have access to the camera footage. It could be a local transportation department or a private company. A legal professional can help guide you in this process.
The police officer told us they would help us if we helped them And we got back *,* worth of stolen stuff then we found out one of the detectives was fired due to altering reports and the other detective quit but still testified against my boyfriend
That's a serious allegation. Have these incidents been reported to the police department or the court? Do you have any evidence to support these claims?
Which Incidents
The incidents of detectives altering reports and quitting, yet still testifying against your boyfriend. These could potentially impact your boyfriend's case. It's important to provide any evidence you have to his defense.
It's the police who are doing this to us
I understand your frustration, ****. In such situations, you might want to file a complaint against the police officers involved. Do you have any evidence, like documents or witnesses, to support these allegations?
Well like I stated the two detectives who were handling the case no longer work for that police department
I understand, ****. If you believe there's misconduct, you can file a complaint with the Missouri Department of Public Safety. Also, consider getting legal advice from a local civil rights attorney or a legal aid organization to understand your options better.
The courts know this and don't seem to care
I'm sorry to hear about the challenges you're facing, ****. The legal process can be frustrating. Your boyfriend's defense should include all relevant information. If you feel the court isn't considering important information, bring it to the attention of his attorney, or consider a complaint with the Missouri judicial conduct committee.
The one detective was in the news for altering police reports
That's serious, ****. Do you have a copy of the news report about the detective altering police reports? This could potentially be used as evidence in your boyfriend's defense.
You can actually look him up online
That's helpful, ****. Could you tell me the detective's name so I can look up the news report online? This information may be beneficial for your boyfriend's case.
It's online it's officer beard of the wright city Missouri Police department
Thank you for providing the officer's name, ****. Have you or your boyfriend's public defender used this information in his defense? It might help in questioning the credibility of the charges and the conduct of the police department.
Nope just keeps saying for my boyfriend to take a deal for things he hasn't done
I'm sorry to hear about your frustration, ****. It's essential to present all relevant information in defense of your boyfriend. If his current representation isn't considering this, you might want to seek advice from a different legal expert. Legal aid societies in Missouri may provide free or low-cost consultations.
He thinks that my boyfriend is better off taking a plea deal instead of trying to fight
I understand your concern, ****. Taking a plea deal is a big decision. If you feel he's being unfairly advised, consider seeking a second opinion. Would you like information on legal aid societies in Missouri for a free or low-cost consultation?
Because he has quite a few pending cases due to this neighbor
I understand, ****. Complex cases can be challenging. However, it's crucial to ensure all relevant facts are presented. Have all these incidents been discussed with his public defender and presented as part of his defense?
Yes I would
You can contact the Missouri State Public Defender System for free legal advice. For more personalized assistance, consider contacting the Legal Services of Eastern Missouri. They provide free legal services to low-income individuals. Please gather all relevant documents and evidence before contacting them.
Yes we have discussed all this with his public defender
That's good to hear, ****. Has his public defender presented all the information about the neighbor and the police misconduct in court to defend your boyfriend?
The detective lied in the report stating my boyfriend beat up my vehicles to scare me since I talked to them about the case which is not true either they are trying to make him out to be a monster throwing a bunch of cases at him at once
I'm sorry to hear about these allegations. If you have evidence of misrepresentation in the police report and the detective's misconduct, it may be beneficial for your boyfriend's case. It's crucial to share this with his defense attorney or consider hiring a private attorney.
We even asked for a change of venue due to harassment by the local cops but they said we couldn't
I'm sorry to hear about the difficulties you're facing, ****. In Missouri, a change of venue can be granted in certain circumstances. Did your boyfriend's public defender provide a reason why a change of venue wasn't possible?
One officer even came to the jail when I went to see my boyfriend and had me pulled away from the kiosk by another officer when I came around the corner that officer was standing there looked at me and said what the hell are you doing here visiting him I
That sounds like a stressful situation, ****. Have you reported this incident to the police department or to your boyfriend's public defender? It could potentially be seen as harassment.