How much time would a person face for vgcsa possession of cocaine
For the cocaine: (1st offense) 2-15 years in prison and variable fines depending on the amount of drugs. (2nd offense) 5-30 years in prison and variable fine
Additionally, for each charge, If you are convicted of possession, your driver's license will be suspended. If this is your first offense, there is a mandatory suspension of 6 months. If this is your second offense, you will lose your license for 1 year. If this is your third or subsequent possession charge, you will lose your driver’s license for at least 2 years.
Probated or lesser sentences are possible. Given the potential of 16 or more years in prison, one would definitely want to retain an experienced criminal attorney immediately after arrest and well before any court hearings.
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