California Unlawful Possession Defense Attorneys
California’s medical marijuana law can be confusing because there have been frequent changes and updates. Moreover, one local authority may interpret the law differently from another. Definitions of terms used in the law, such as the precise amount that can be considered “medically necessary”, are often unclear. The result is that people have been wrongfully accused and their rights violated.
If you have been charged with unlawful possession, sale or distribution of marijuana and believe that your behavior was legal under California’s medical marijuana laws, our lawyers can help. Additionally, if you provide care for someone who legally possesses a medical marijuana card and have been charged with possession, we know what to do. Our San Rafael law firm, Critchlow Diskint Rhine & Pirelli, advocates aggressively for people caught in the middle of the uncertainty and confusion surrounding California’s medical marijuana law.
How Our Attorneys Can Help
With decades of experience, our criminal defense lawyers have the skills and knowledge to analyze the case against you. We make sure that your rights are protected. We determine whether the charges are warranted by the evidence. We consult with specialists who can help us evaluate the medical conditions that can be helped by using marijuana. We examine the case thoroughly to determine how to fight the charges against you.
Because federal law and California law are in conflict regarding medical marijuana, it is important to have a defense lawyer experienced with federal criminal cases. Our attorneys appear in both state and federal courts and understand the different standards that apply under state and federal laws. We make sure that our clients are not incorrectly charged under the relevant statutes.
Our defense of people accused of illegal marijuana possession or drug distribution often centers on the ambiguity of the law. We explore questions of medical necessity, issues related to transportation and distribution of medically-approved marijuana, and exactly what constitutes a legal marijuana growing collective or co-op.
To learn more, contact our Marin medical marijuana defense attorneys.
Critchlow Diskint Rhine & Pirelli, An Association of Attorneys