Riverside Possession Defense Attorney

About Marijuana Related Crimes in Riverside

As a controversial and much talked about topic, marijuana is an illegal narcotic commonly used in the state of California. While its use for medicinal purposes has been under investigation and undergoing extensive testing for years, the law still strictly states that no person is allowed to be involved in the possession, cultivation, distribution, manufacturing, trafficking or sales of this illegal drug.

Even a person with a prescription for medicinal marijuana still risks being charged with a federal offense, as the possession of marijuana is against the law according to the federal government. If you have been charged with a marijuana related offense, now is the time to call the Riverside drug possession lawyer from Hanson, Gorian & Bradford. With our help, you may be able to prove that the law enforcement officer who placed you under arrest did so wrongfully.

Fighting a Marijuana Possession Charge

There are several ways to fight a criminal charge such as the possession of marijuana. First of all, depending on the amount that is found in your possession, you may simply be charged with possession and given a small sentence. However, if a large amount is found in your possession, the officers may speculate that you were planning on selling the marijuana, so another charge of possession for sale may be slapped on as well.

When the police or any other agency is investigating your case, they must have a search warrant to enter your home, vehicle or search your person to collect evidence. If not, they are doing this unlawfully and you may have any evidence they have found at that time suppressed. Call our office today to find out if we can determine if your arrest was the result of an unlawful search and seizure by the police.

While drug related charges are a serious offense in the state of California, these cases are not often hopeless. There are many defenses that can be taken advantage of to use for your case, which we can discuss during your free initial consultation. For more information and to find out how we may be able to help defend your case, please call us today.

Contact a Riverside marijuana defense lawyer from our office.