What You Need to Know About Marijuana Charges
Marijuana has become widely accepted throughout the world, but there are still many places, including States within the United States, which does not accept social use and therefore you could find yourself in a spot of trouble if caught with marijuana possession. Medical marijuana is providing highly effective, especially in helping cancer patients manage the side effects of heavy treatments, such as chemotherapy. While most countries are accepting of medical marijuana, there are many who will not tolerate recreational use. Uruguay and Canada are literally the only countries who have legalized the use and sales of marijuana. South Africa only recently legalized personal cultivation and use of marijuana, but not the sale, Georgia in the United States follow the same rules as South Africa on this one. Spain and the Netherlands accept, or should we say tolerate, the use of marijuana, but only at licensed establishments, which are usually coffee shop type establishments. There are certain penalties associated with marijuana possession. If it is your first offense and you are caught with less than one ounce of cannabis on your possession, then chances are you will be charged with a civil violation and you will be required to pay a fine which can range from $150 to $600. Now if you are caught with more than one ounce, even if it is your first offense, you could find yourself paying a fine in the region of $200 to $500 along with a jail term in the region of one year. The facts and circumstances of each individual case will determine the final outcome. It is imperative that if you are charged with marijuana possession that you seek the services of a qualified and experienced marijuana lawyer who will be able to assist you from the
beginning of your case. So many people don't understand how important those first few moments impact the remainder of the case and the outcome. Ensure you comply with authorities at all times, arguing or resisting arrest is only going to make your sentencing that much harsher. Ensure you comply at all times, you must also ensure that you will only answer questions with your legal representative present. You must give your name and contact information and ensure you follow their requests, so that this can be used to strengthen your case. Even though being caught with cannabis can be daunting, it's also important you take the time to note how the officers treat you. Are they polite, did they read you your rights? These are questions your marijuana lawyer is going to want to confirm. Failure to read you your rights is a sure fire way to have your case thrown out of court. There is a process that must be followed from how you were searched to your rights being read to how the officers treat you and more. When it comes to finding a good marijuana lawyer with extensive experience with cases of this nature, then the internet will be your best starting point. Visit some law firms online, learn as much as you can about them and identify that they represent criminal defendants. That's right, if charged with marijuana possession, you will require a criminal lawyer who represents clients on felony and misdemeanors. Ensure they have extensive experience working with these types of cases and compare the law firms to find the one you feel most confident in using to assist you in defending your case when it comes time. Ideally your marijuana lawyer should try and secure a resolution before going to trial. About Us: John R Grasso is an attorney admitted to practice in Rhode Island, Massachusetts. He is also admitted at the Federal District Courts. He is a member of the Bar of the United States Supreme Court and has an experienced support team working alongside him to help focus on securing a resolution in the shortest period of time. John Grasso represents criminal defendants on misdemeanors and felony charges throughout the area. He handles a wide range of cases on a daily basis from domestic violence cases to immigration disputes and DUI cases to robbery and so much more. To find out more, visit http://www.johngrassolaw.com.