Drug Crimes, Substance Abuse Would I qualify for PTI under the first time offenders act?

[Lolabird84]

I am charged with two felonies, one possession with intent to distribute, other tampering with evidence and one misdemeanor of possession of marijuana.

I have never gotten a felony or drug charge before.

Would my points that are determined using the score sheet (around 35) for these crimes be used in determining if I qualify or is that for prior offenses?

Is this something that typically would qualify for first time offense?

I know that the outcome cannot be predicted I'm just asking if I have a good chance of being offered a Pre Trial Intervention program under these circumstances.

I cannot afford to hire a private attorney and my public defender will not contact me until the day before arraignment and I'm wondering if they will even do that.

 

[Betty3]

Here is a link from a law firm re some information on first time offenders Florida:

http://defensehelp.com/first-time-offenders-criminal-charge

You really need to discuss your options with your attorney/public defender.

 

[Lolabird84]

My public defender will not contact me. I cannot hire a private attorney. Thank you for the info.

 

[Betty3]

You should see/talk to your public defender before court.

 

[disagreeable]

You were charged under state or Federal laws?

 

[Betty3]

There are other "recent" threads by OP. (just for reference)