Marijuana Possession Defense Attorney San Diego

Yes, it is a crime.

Marijuana is the most common drug encountered by California law enforcement officials. It’s also one of the largest cash crops in California. But despite these facts, if you’re caught with marijuana it can be a problem. That’s why you should call an experienced San Diego marijuana possession attorney like the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter.

Take the first step. Call the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter at 619-330-5881
for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation.

Marijuana possession charges can easily escalate.

California law makes a big distinction between possessing a little marijuana for personal use and with selling it. If you’re caught with just a little and it’s your first time, it’s usually a misdemeanor. Often, we can get charges reduced or thrown out. However, if you’re caught with a greater concentration of marijuana, you may be charged with transporting or selling drugs. Those acts are usually considered a felony. You could go to jail and pay large fines.

What about medical marijuana?

Marijuana is a substance with legitimate and proven medical benefits. California law does allow for the possession of limited amounts of marijuana for medical purposes. (You must have a prescription from a doctor.) However, the cultivation, sale, or transportation of marijuana are serious felonies in California and can land you in prison.

What an experienced San Diego marijuana possession attorney can do for you.

If you’ve been charged, don’t plead guilty. Give the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter a call. We’ll explore all the facts. We may be able to get your charges reduced and even get your marijuana returned.

We can also explore the details of the search and see if all procedures were properly followed. Questions we ask include:

The key to defense often includes scrutinizing how the evidence was obtained.

• Was there probable cause to stop your car?
• What was searched? You, your car, or home?
• Can possession or control of the marijuana be proven?
• Was there evidence to establish sales of marijuana?
• Was there a proper chain of custody and testing of the marijuana?

Take the first step. Give us a call.

Your marijuana case is a very fact sensitive. We might be able to find a way negotiate down your charges or have the whole matter thrown out. So don’t delay in calling the Law Offices of Elliott N. Kanter at 619-330-5881 for a no-cost, no-obligation consultation. And together we’ll get started on protecting your rights.