Possession of Marijuana

Ventura Marijuana Lawyer

The legal system takes drug crimes very serious and those that are suspected of any unlawful conduct will need to build as strong a defense as possible in order to avoid conviction. Laws have passed making it legal to use marijuana for some purposes. In cases where the marijuana in question is for medical purposes, you may be protected from prosecution. Qualified patients can use, cultivate and transport marijuana for medical purposes. If standards are not adhered to, then the possession, sale, transportation or cultivation of it can be prosecuted.

Reducing or Defending Against Charges

In these types of cases there are often a number of ways to defend against allegations or to seek a reduction in the penalties. One of the main things to consider first is the conduct of officers. Did they over step their boundaries and investigate anything that was outside of their jurisdiction, such as searching your home without a warrant to do so? If evidence is obtained in an unlawful manner, then it may be discarded and not applicable to the charges faced. In some cases the court may also choose to award a reduced sentence if it is found that rehabilitation may be obtained. This may be through the use of treatment programs rather than jail time.

No criminal charge should ever be taken lightly as a criminal record can limit future opportunities in almost every way. While we often hear about the war on drugs the reality is that most often those caught up in this war are good people who have made a mistake. My firm believes in your constitutional rights and will vigorously defend those rights. As a Ventura criminal defense attorney, I care about my clients and will work with you to determine a criminal defense strategy designed to protect your freedom.