How Can a Marijuana Lawyer Help Me?

Have you been arrested for possession or distribution of marijuana? If so, you'll need to hire a marijuana lawyer as soon as possible. It's possible for you to fight this charge yourself, but an experienced attorney by your side will be of immense value to you in many ways.

Many western states seem to be moving to legalize the possession of marijuana. But many other states are still intent on waging war against drugs and the crimes which so often accompany them.

A drug crime attorney will be familiar with how the court system operates and state laws. Many of these laws are confusing to the lay person.

He will be able to make a plea bargain if you plead guilty which can result in a reduced sentence. He can work to have your charges dismissed or a decreased penalty.

You may not realize it, but there are dire consequences for your charges. Here are just a few:

1.A criminal record will follow you the rest of your life.

2.You may not be able to obtain employment or at least only be able to work menial jobs with not much pay.

3.Your family will be affected forever.

4.Possible prison sentence.

5.If you ever get arrested again, you will be considered a "repeat offender" and the penalties will increase.

The good news is there are programs you can enroll in that will help you get back on your feet and head in the right direction. A marijuana lawyer will know all about these programs and help you choose the most effective for your needs. Upon completion of such a program, you may even become eligible to have your criminal record completely cleared!

The best time to hire an attorney is immediately after you're arrested. Time is of the essence as the old saying goes. The quicker you find someone to help you, the more "damage control" he'll be able to provide. By that I mean, finding the necessary evidence to best help your case. Evidence can be lost very quickly by mishandling or neglect from law enforcement. Also, he'll be able to immediately enroll you in one of the programs mentioned above and that will greatly increase your chances of a plea bargain.

Did you know you have Constitutional rights? You do. Even when you commit a crime. If you're like I am, you may not even know what your rights are. But a good marijuana lawyer will know and will be able to protect your rights.

If you become involved, either knowingly or by deception, in an arrest for possession or distribution of marijuana, please get help. There are so many ways you can do that as we've discussed in this article. You don't have to continue down the road you're on. With the right kind of assistance, you can get off that road of destruction and head down a new road - the road to a good and successful life.