Glad to see I'm not the only "Middle-ager" here. The Commonwealth has always been very serious about law enforcement, but I've never figured this one tho: Back in 1979 I believe it was, a few friends and myself drove up into a neighborhood field by Brandy Creek with a nickel bag to relax with a few J's. We didn't even have time to unroll the baggie before Hanover deputies were on us and telling us to step from the car. Long story short, the bag wound up in plain view on the rear floorboard and someone was accountable. ( "My" VW Super B ) The deputy wrote me a citation saying possesion of marijuana, the same form I received many times for traffic violations. I couldn't believe it...no pat down, handcuffs, trip to station, just a ticket. Over the next 3 months I went to court twice, but both times the prosecuter said the lab tests were still not complete. On the 3rd visit, same thing happened again and the Judge clearly wasn't amused. (Neither was I for that matter) I raised my hand and asked to speak with the Judge, approached the bench, and proposed that we proceed under the assumption that the substance was in fact Pot and get on with the sentencing. (I asked that if lab results eventually came back negative, that the charge be erased) The Judge seemed delighted with the idea, found me guilty and fined me 50.00 and cost of court. The conviction sat on my driving record (possesion of marijuana) for a few years, then disapeared along with all my other traffic convictions....go figure that.

Have a great 4th everyone, Stay safe!!!

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