QUESTION
My court date is in a month but I will get my cannabis card today? Will it be effective in court to have my charges dropped?
Asked on Mar 17th, 2013 on Criminal Law - Michigan
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I am arrested for possession of concentrated cannabis and have a court date in a month. But, I will get my cannabis card today. Will it be effective in court to have my charges dropped?
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I want to know if you were authorized under the law but just had not received your physical card? As to getting the charge dropped, you have a much better chance with an attorney.
Answered on Mar 18th, 2013 at 9:17 PM
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not unless you had a doctor's recommendation for MJ on day you possessed MJ concentrated cannabis is a felony - you need to avoid getting a felony - they may offer a deferred sentence, but you cannot use MJ with this deal - plus, it is easy for it to become a felony conviction if you do not follow the conditions very close I suspect your case was from prior to Jan 1. If after, we have a very good argument to dismiss. If prior to Jan 1, then it is more difficult, but not impossible to win. Having an attorney will show the DA that you are serious and will go to trial if necessary, plus, a good attorney will convince DA to do the right thing.
Answered on Mar 18th, 2013 at 8:58 PM
It would help to have a lawyer negotiate with the Judge.
Answered on Mar 18th, 2013 at 8:53 PM
Michael Paul Vollandt
You needed to have had the card at the time of the arrest. Fine is only thing that you should be worried about - Up to $100.00 plus assessments in Calif.
Answered on Mar 18th, 2013 at 8:50 PM
Michael J. Breczinski
It may. It depends on the prosecutor.
Answered on Mar 18th, 2013 at 8:48 PM