Medical Marijuana Attorney in Riverside

Drug Charges Related to Medical Marijuana

The Compassionate Use Act of 1996 legalized the use of marijuana for medical purposes in the state of California, with certain restrictions. Marijuana may be used for medical purposes when that use has been recommended by a licensed physician as beneficial and appropriate. Some potential uses for medical marijuana may include: AIDS, cancer, glaucoma, chronic pain, anorexia, migraine headaches and arthritis. There are particular restrictions in terms of the amount of marijuana that a patient may have in his or her possession, including the number of marijuana plants that a patient may  cultivate for personal use.

Working with a Riverside medical marijuana attorney is extremely beneficial if you or someone you know is facing criminal charges for any type of drug crime related to marijuana. If the marijuana was in your possession, was being cultivated or was distributed for lawful medical purposes, you may have a valid defense against your charges. Your lawyer should get involved immediately to thoroughly investigate the matter and determine a workable defense strategy.

Riverside Drug Crime Defense Lawyer

These cases have the potential to be particularly complex due to the fact that medical marijuana is legalized in California but not under federal law. A defendant may face federal drug charges pertaining to marijuana when the defendant believed that he or she was acting in conjunction with state law.

With our particular experience and understanding of both state and federal laws relating to marijuana, the team at the Law Offices of Gregory H. Comings is here to offer you the guidance and aggressive defense representation you need to challenge your marijuana charges.

For a confidential review of your case, contact a Riverside Medical Marijuana Lawyer at our law offices at your earliest convenience. We are standing by to see how we can help you with this important matter.