Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Pennsylvania?
Protect Yourself With an Aggressive Criminal
Defense Lawyer on Your Side
Marijuana charges are not as minor as you might
think in the state of Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania has still not taken
steps toward decriminalization and even simple possession of
marijuana can carry a jail term. A criminal charge is a permanent
mark on your record, regardless of how minor you may think the
charges are. And any marijuana possession conviction can still
result in a 6 month driver's license suspension.
It's true. For a minor pot possession bust, you
can lose your license. For many people, that can mean loss of job,
and your home if you can't pay the rent.
But you don't have to accept that and just
plead guilty. We want to help you work through this, and avoid these
penalties. Our primary goals with any marijuana drug offense is to
We can go over you case with you and discuss
your options, and the likely chance of avoiding these penalties. Our
legal consultation on any marijuana arrest is free.
If this is your first exposure to the
Pennsylvania court system you may feel apprehensive about your day
in court. Chances are you aren’t too sure of what you can expect and
you may be frightened at the potential jail term you may be facing.
Whether you were caught with a small personal
stash or a large quantity of marijuana, we can help. We have
represented clients with a variety of marijuana charges and know
what you are facing. Let us help put your mind at ease.
Although we have handled many marijuana cases
and probably handled one very similar to yours, we understand that
every case is different. We want to know the details of your case.
We want to defend you. So contact us today for a free case
evaluation, to find out about your defense options in court.
PA Marijuana Possession - Laws & Penalties
If you are charged with simple possession, the
sentence you may face depends on how much marijuana you are accused
of possessing and whether or not this is your first offense.
|
Amount |
Charge |
Maximum Sentence |
|
Less than 30 grams |
Misdemeanor |
30 days in jail and $500 |
|
More than 30 grams, 1st
offense |
Misdemeanor |
1 year in jail and $5,000 |
|
More than 30 grams, 2nd or
subsequent offense |
misdemeanor |
3 years in prison and $25,000 |
Typical legal challenge strategies in this
cases involve arguing for a reduction in the charges down to basic
possession. And of course, we nearly always file a motion to
suppress to try to get the evidence against you thrown out. It can
be critically important to dispute the legitimacy and ground for the
search that resulting in finding the pot in your home, car or on
your person.
Ref:
35 Pa.C.S.§780-101
PA Marijuana Sale/Distribution/Cultivation - Laws & Penalties
Far more serious than simple possession, if you
are accused of selling marijuana you could be facing a serious
prison term and large fines. Again, the potential sentence depends
of the amount of marijuana in question.
|
Amount |
Charge |
Potential Sentence |
|
Less than 1,000 lbs. |
Felony |
1-3 years in prison and fines from
$5,000- $25,000 |
|
1,000 lbs. or more |
Felony |
10 years and $100,000 in fines |
Ref:
35 Pa.C.S.§780-101
Free Legal Defense Consultation on Marijuana Charges In Penn.
Facing charges as serious as this requires an
attorney who has knowledge and experience on their side. We are
those attorneys. We will fight to get your charges dismissed. We can
also increase the likelihood that you will serve probation rather
than jail time, particularly if this is your first offense.
Having handled numerous marijuana charges, we
know what you are up against and how to handle your case. However,
we also know that all cases are different and need to speak with you
regarding the specifics of your case to determine how we can best
help.
Call today for a consultation on your marijuana
charges.
(800) 508-6630
We represent clients in criminal cases
in courts across Pennsylvania, including Philadelphia, Harrisburg,
Lebanon, Carlisle and Lancaster, and Bucks,
Montgomery, Northampton, and Lehigh Counties.
In Western Pennsylvania, we fight
marijuana criminal penalties in areas
including the Pittsburgh, PA metro area and Allegheny County.
Call today, no
obligation!
(800) 508-6630
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