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My boyfriend was charged with trafficking in cocaine but he was in the wrong place at he wrong time to make a long story short the underciver policeman was dealing with his cousin for 2 months buying and selling to him and was only after the cousin but the cousin has 2counts of trafficking 3 counts of possee/sell controlled substance 1 count person in actual possession 1 count driving with sup license(habitual traffic offender) and 1 count of writ to attachment -failure to pay child support he has those charges and my boyfriend only have one charge he do not have a track record but his lawyers told him that he will get anything under 3 years is that true?
Nicole,
There is no way for me to know what your boyfriends jail sentence will be. In my profile I have asked that people not ask me to speculate on that because it is not fair to the defendant or me. I think that I would be talking to your boyfriends attorney to determine what normally happens in your county with this set of circumstances.
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Jack Toomey
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Please do not ask me about potential jail sentences that you, your friends, or family might receive in court. There is no way for me to know that. Only a judge could answer a question like that. I am also NOT a probation officer or parole officer so I cannot answer questions that relate to parole or probation. Also please keep in mind that every state has different laws. If you are planning to ask a question about a specific law or criminal charge that pertains to your state only it could be difficult to answer. I also cannot give you legal advice on what to do or what not to do in court. Retired police officer with 26 years experience. Worked in the patrol division as well as over 14 years in the detective bureau. Investigated a wide range of crime such as murder, rape, robbery, theft, fraud, missing persons, and other very sensitive crimes. I am available to answer your questions about criminal law and especially as it applies to police work. I taught at the police academy for several years and am especially knowledgeable about search and seizure. Any question about criminal law is welcome! Please don't ask me to do your homework or ask me questions that obviously come from your teachers or professors. I also do not do online interviews or surveys. Young people need to gain face to face interviewing skills. Local police officers usually are very agreeable to assist in these assignments.
Experience
I am a retired police officer with 26 years experience. I investigated almost every type of crime including murder, rape, theft, missing persons, fraud, and domestic abuse. I am very knowledgeable about search and seizure and taught at the police academy for several years on a variety of subjects. I can answer questions that a lot of attorneys cannot since they do not have "street experience".
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science degree in Criminolgy from the University of Maryland.
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