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Marijuana Possession Defense Lawyers

Experienced Criminal Defense Attorney Defending  Clients against Marijuana and Pot Related Crimes

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.

How Much Did You Have?

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 Affecting Your Marijuana Case

Factors factors that can affect your charge of marijuana possession include:

  • whether you were also in possession of drug paraphernalia such as scales, rolling papers, bowls, joints, vape pens or baggies
  • whether you possessed marijuana on school grounds
  • your age
  • previous arrests
  • whether the marijuana was ready-to-use to smoke or plants

A Hidden Consequence of Marijuana Crimes

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.

Free Consultation with a Chicago Defense Lawyer

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.

CHICAGO:
(312) 626-2871

ROLLING MEADOWS:
(847) 255-2100

sazhari@azharillc.com

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LOCATIONS

Chicago

30 N. LaSalle Street
Suite 2140
Chicago, IL 60602

(312) 626-2871

ROLLING MEADOWS

3601 Algonquin Road
Suite 716
Rolling Meadows, IL 60008

(847) 255-2100

Skokie

633 Skokie Blvd
#220
Northbrook, IL 60062

(847) 655-1702

Awards

AVVO Top Attorney
National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers
AVVO Client’s Choice 2013 Federal Crimes
AVVO Top Criminal Defense Attorney
AVVO Client’s Choice 2018 Criminal Defense
Super Lawyers
National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40

PRACTICE AREAS

CASE RESULTS
State of Illinois v. SN

Lake County prosecutors charged SN, an Illinois Tollway operator, with two felony counts of theft over $500 and official misconduct. The theft count was a class 4 felony punishable by up to 3 years in

FELONY THEFT
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State of Illinois v. TM

TM was arrested and charged with his second offense of driving under the influence of alcohol. A conviction would have resulted in a revocation of his driver’s license. After a thorough cross examin

D.L. NOT REVOKED
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State of Illinois v. PG

PG was charged with a DUI and improper lane usage. Sami asked for discovery on the initial court appearance and the police officer demanded the case settle or go to trial the same day. Despite having

DISMISSED
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State of Illinois v. CP

CP was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol. She was pulled while driving home with several people in her car. She performed all field sobriety tests. Sami was a part of the trial team

NOT GUILTY
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State of Illinois v. GLW

GLW was charged with a non-probationable class X felony for possession of cocaine with the intent to distribute. This charge carried with it a sentencing range from 6-30 years in jail. GLW had alleged

PLEA AGREEMENT
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State of Illinois v. MA

MA was arrested for felony possession of controlled substances after being arrested for taking a sledgehammer and breaking into his estranged wife’s home. He was caught with large amounts of cocaine

PROBATION
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State of Illinois v. TH

TH was charged with battery after being arrested for allegedly hitting an 8 year old child suffering from autism in front of two witnesses. Facing a year in jail, he retained attorneys Sami Azhari and

NOT GUILTY
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State of Illinois v. SS

SS was charged with 2 counts of aggravated battery against a police officer. SS was at the NATO protest that took place in downtown Chicago. In the midst of the raucous, an altercation took place betw

NOT GUILTY
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State of Illinois vs. AN

AN was charged with 9 counts of attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon. After reviewing the evidence, Sami took the case to trial and thoroughly cross examine

NOT GUILTY
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State of Illinois vs. CR

CR was charged with 3 counts of unlawful use of a weapon and possession of a firearm by a felon. Despite having several witnesses that were ready to testify against CR, Sami advised him to take the ma

NOT GUILTY
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TESTIMONIALS

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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