Marijuana Possession

People who are charged with Possession of Marijuana, or of some type of other drug, have usually been stopped for a minor traffic violation, and then subjected to a search of their vehicle. A car is considered a public place in Indiana and there are many situations when police can justify searching a person and/or their vehicle after a traffic stop. Other people may be arrested for public intoxication or disorderly conduct and then searched, and police find marijuana on the arrestee. But no matter how a person is found to possess marijuana, there can be serious consequences. Although some states have reduced (even eliminated) penalties for the possession of a limited quantity of marijuana, Indiana has not done so.

If you have been charged in Indiana with possessing marijuana, or perhaps a more serious criminal charge associated with marijuana, you need a criminal lawyer who knows the various drug laws governing that define the offenses. Because of the serious consequences that can result, an attorney who has experiences with drug cases is essential for you to minimize the penalties.

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Possession of any type of drug can have far-reaching penalties beyond having a conviction on your record. If you were in a car at the time of your arrest, even if you were just a passenger, your license may be subject to suspension. Additionally, tougher drug laws have made it easier for prosecutors to charge you with a felony based on the quantity of marijuana you had on you, or even the location of where you were arrested.

I review every drug case that comes to my office to determine whether the police had a legal basis for stopping and searching you. If the police had no legal right to search you, nothing that was found at the time of your arrest can be used as evidence against you at trial. You deserve an attorney who will fight to safeguard your rights and ensure that everything that can be done for your defense will be done for your defense. If you have been charged with a drug offense, call me immediately for your free consultation; it may be the most important call that you will ever make.