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It is not a minor situation if you are arrested for marijuana possession as you can be charged with a state or federal misdemeanor or felony. Having that charge on your record will negatively impact the rest of your life. This is why it is best to have an experienced criminal defense attorney like Sami Azhari represent you and protect your rights.
A misdemeanor or felony charge will be determined based on the amount of marijuana found on you. If you were found to have had less than one ounce (28.5 grams), then it would be considered a misdemeanor while more than that would be a felony. Sami Azhari can help prepare you so you will know what to expect in these situations.
The prosecutor decides whether to issue a misdemeanor or felony charge of marijuana.
Factors factors that can affect your charge of marijuana possession include:
A marijuana possession conviction can prevent you from getting federal school scholarships, athletic scholarships, and grants. As well as certain jobs may not want to hire you now that you will have it on your record. A conviction can follow you for the rest of your life.
Contact Sami today to discuss your marijuana possession case and learn more about what he can do to help you. If you would like to reach Sami quickly and directly, please call his cell phone 24/7 at (312) 626-2871 or (847) 255-2100. The consultation is free. For your convenience, weekend appointments are available.
Sami takes the time to learn about the specific facts and circumstances surrounding each case. Then with meticulous preparation and years of experience a unique strategy is developed to obtain the best result.
– Michael S.Sami is an excellent advocate, and really fights for his clients. He is an absolute professional. I recommend Sami to anyone who finds themselves in need of a criminal defense attorney.
– David S.
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