Case Dismissed for Man in Possession of Marijuana: What You Should Know
If you have ever been accused of a drug charge, you must know how much panic and anxiety it can bring forth. Everyone around you, including the legal system, seems to work against you!
Recently, we at the Logue Law Group helped out a man who was held for the possession of 25 grams of Marijuana. While our client had lost all hope, we fought for him and presented him with a complete dismissal.
Surprised? Well, that’s the exact reason why we advise anyone facing drug charges to call up our Pittsburgh criminal lawyers ASAP. Our knowledgeable and experienced lawyers handle such cases regularly and know how to craft a great defense strategy to protect your rights and your future.
What Happens if You’re Charged with Possession of Illegal Drugs?
Although Marijuana has been legalized in many parts of the U.S, Pennsylvania law still considers it to be an illicit substance.
Hence, if you are caught with an illegal drug, the charges you face will depend upon the quantity of the substance you possess and your intent behind it.
For instance, our client was caught with 28 grams of Marijuana. And according to Pennsylvania laws, he was charged with a misdemeanor, and had to face a one-year imprisonment, along with $5,000 fine.
But our client was wise enough to ask for a Pittsburgh criminal lawyer. And that’s where the case got more interesting!
How Did We Tackle the Case?
We firmly believe that research solves a majority of the cases. That’s exactly why our team focuses so much on researching the background of our clients.
And in this case, we found out that this was our client’s first ever offense! He had a clean record, and that helped strengthen our defense strategy significantly.
Second, and probably one of the crucial factors that became the turning point in this case, was the quantity of the substance. Our client, thankfully, had 28 grams of marijuana, which was less than the stated limits, and therefore, we had the scope to divert the case and get our client to attend an ARD program instead of imprisonment.
Third, the cops tried hard to prove that our client had intentions of selling the marijuana (which is common in such cases). That way, the case would switch from being a misdemeanor to a felony, which carried more severe consequences.
That’s exactly where our team of expert Pittsburgh criminal lawyers took up the matter. We strategized a defense encompassing a disputed ownership. This happens to be a phenomenon where, if the drugs were seized from the accused’s vehicle or apartment, the defense gets a strong point to argue. Since the police seized the marijuana from our client’s apartment, which he shared with two other people, we got the upper hand over the prosecution.
To Conclude
What’s best about this case is that our client was dead sure that we would be imprisoned! More than that, he panicked about a damaged reputation.
But, since he was wise enough to call up a Pittsburgh criminal lawyer from our firm, we saved him from surefire imprisonment. Also, he didn’t expect the best part- that we were able to dismiss all charges against him!
At Logue Law Group, our motto is simple- to get our clients the best possible outcome. And this case was a testament that our knowledgeable Pittsburgh criminal lawyers can turn even a seemingly hopeless situation into something victorious! So, if you, or a friend, are facing similar consequences, make sure to give us a call at 844.PITT.DUI and book a free consultation.