Marijuana Possession Is A Huge Deal
Marijuana Possession Is A Huge Deal
● Up to one year in jail
● Fines up to $6,000
If you are accused of possessing marijuana for another purpose other than personal use, such as sale or distribution, you can face felony charges. The possible penalties include:
● A minimum jail sentence of one year and one day, and up to ten years in prison
● Fines up to $15,000
The penalties increase substantially for charges of selling or trafficking marijuana. Note that the above charges apply to any amount, so even allegations of having the smallest amount of marijuana can result in costly fines and possible jail time.
In addition, a drug-related conviction can have many lasting consequences, even after you finish your court-ordered penalties. These might include the following and more:
● Losing your job
● Difficulty getting hired for a new job
● Difficulty finding rental housing
● Disqualification for benefits or financial aid
● Suspension or expulsion from colleges or universities, especially from collegiate athletics
● Losing or being denied a professional license
● Possible child custody issues
● Getting evidence thrown out due to 4th Amendment violations
● Challenging constructive possession
● Challenging the sufficiency of the prosecutor’s evidence
● Identifying forensic lab errors
● Showing that you actually possessed lawful CBD
● Qualifying you for drug court, which can dismiss your charges
● Reaching a favorable plea bargain, such as for probation instead of jail time
No representation is made that the quality of legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. These recoveries and testimonials are not an indication of future results. Every case is different, and regardless of what friends, family, or other individuals may say about what a case is worth, each case must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances as they apply to the law. The valuation of a case depends on the facts, the injuries, the jurisdiction, the venue, the witnesses, the parties, and the testimony, among other factors. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
The Law Office of Richard F. Matthews, Jr. serves Montgomery County, Pike County, Elmore County, Autauga County, the River Region of Alabama and throughout the State of Alabama, including Montgomery, Troy, Wetumpka Prattville, Selma and Tuskegee. No attorney-client relationship is established by requesting a consultation or emailing Attorney Richard F. Matthews, Jr.. Information submitted in such communication is not privileged and may be subject to disclosure.
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The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for advice regarding your individual situation. We invite you to contact us and welcome your calls, letters and electronic mail. Contacting us does not create an attorney-client relationship. Please do not send any confidential information to us until such time as an attorney-client relationship has been established. These recoveries and testimonials are not an indication of future results. Every case is different, and regardless of what friends, family, or other individuals may say about what a case is worth, each case must be evaluated on its own facts and circumstances as they apply to the law. The valuation of a case depends on the facts, the injuries, the jurisdiction, the venue, the witnesses, the parties, and the testimony, among other factors. No representation is made that the quality of the legal services to be performed is greater than the quality of legal services performed by other lawyers.
The Law Office of Richard F. Matthews, Jr. serves Montgomery County, Pike County, Elmore County, Autauga County, the River Region of Alabama and throughout the State of Alabama, including Montgomery, Troy, Wetumpka Prattville, Selma and Tuskegee. No attorney-client relationship is established by requesting a consultation or emailing Attorney Richard F. Matthews, Jr.. Information submitted in such communication is not privileged and may be subject to disclosure.
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