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Everyone makes mistakes, especially college students who are still experimenting and discovering themselves. Unfortunately, these mistakes can land young adults in legal trouble if they were arrested for possessing illegal substances. If your child has never been in trouble with the law, knowing what to expect after posting bail will help you achieve the best possible outcome for their future.

What Happens When Your Child Has Been Arrested for Possession

What Is an Illegal Substance?

bailBoth state and federal laws forbid possession of certain substances, including marijuana, cocaine, and other dangerous drugs. In some cases, some legally available medications can be considered illegal substances without a valid prescription.

Drug possession laws are very broad, allowing anyone who could control an illegal substance to be prosecuted. This means that your child could be arrested if their roommate had controlled substances and kept them in a common area of a dorm or apartment. 

What to Expect in Court

The first step of a court case is the arraignment, a hearing in which the judge will set the bail amount if the defendant hasn’t been released already. During the arraignment, your child may also have the opportunity to enter a plea, either contesting the charges or submitting an admission of guilt.

If your child entered a guilty plea, the judge will issue a sentence based on your state’s drug laws. Otherwise, you’ll have to go through a trial, during which the prosecution must present their evidence and witnesses. Your child’s defense attorney will have the chance to question each aspect of the prosecutor’s case before offering a defense of their own. Depending on the nature of the case, a trial for possession can take weeks or even months to conclude.
 

If your child or someone else you love has been arrested, trust our agents at 3-D Bail Bonds to get them back home where they belong. We understand how confusing and overwhelming and confusing the legal process can be, and we strive to provide high-quality service to worried families throughout Connecticut. Visit us online now to find your nearest location, follow our Twitter for more tips and advice, or call (860) 247-2245 to speak to a bail bond agent in Hartford. To contact a bail bondsman in New Britain, call (860) 229-2525, or dial (203) 562-6666 to reach our location in New Haven.

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