If you have been arrested for a criminal charge involving marijuana, you may be facing either a misdemeanor or felony charge, depending on the amount of the drug that was in your possession. You will need a Burlington WA Marijuana Lawyer on your side if you hope to get a good outcome for your charge. When you work with a marijuana lawyer, there are three possible outcomes for your case.
The first outcome, and the one everyone wants, is for the charges to be dropped. Because of the strict laws about arrests for drugs, it’s often very difficult to get the charges dropped. Your lawyer, however, will work to either get your charges dropped or suppress any evidence so that you will be found not guilty.
If your lawyer can’t get the charges dropped, you may end up having to serve some jail time and pay fines. Your lawyer will work to ensure you serve the minimum sentence if this is the case, and that you pay the minimum amount of fines. The amount of time you may serve and the fines you may pay vary depending on how much marijuana you were caught with, but your lawyer should be able to give you estimates.
In some cases, you may be able to have other options than jail and fines if you are found guilty. When possible, your marijuana lawyer can try to convince the judge that jail time and fines will not help you, and that going to a treatment center for your addiction will be more helpful. You can speak with your lawyer about treatment options if you think that you would do better at a treatment center.
When you’ve been arrested for a marijuana charge, the first thing you should do is find a Burlington WA Marijuana Lawyer to work with. A marijuana lawyer, such as one from Howson Law Office, will know what is possible for your case and can walk you through the legal process to get your charges dropped, help you get the minimum sentence possible, or help you get into a treatment center. Your lawyer will figure out which option is right for you and your case.
