Sentences with phrase «charge of marijuana possession»

When facing the serious charge of marijuana possession for the purposes of trafficking, you need a criminal defence lawyer who is current on the legal issues and meticulous in preparing your defence.

We have a well - earned reputation for aggressive, successful courtroom defense against charges of marijuana possession.

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The Conservative government is looking at softening Canada's marijuana laws by allowing police to write tickets for small - scale possession cases instead of laying charges.

Ford made the comments after Lisi, 35, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and trafficking marijuana under $ 1,000, conspiracy and possession of the proceeds of crime.

Boykin was taken into custody on possession of marijuana and public intoxication charges, according to Dallas County Jail records obtained by the Dallas Star - Telegram.

A 24 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with violating local ordinances against cannabis possession and drug - paraphernalia possession after 3 grams of marijuana and a «one - hitter» pipe were found April 7 at Orland Square Mall.

The following items were taken from Orland Park police reports: A 23 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol and violating local ordinances against cannabis possession and drug paraphernalia possession after a half - empty bottle of Jack Daniels, 5.1 grams of marijuana and a glass marijuana pipe were discovered during a May 18 traffic stop.

Three men were arrested recently and charged with possession of marijuana after being stopped in Community Park, 1800 Short St. Police said they charged Charles W. Farris, 39, of Cotter, Ariz, Jonathan T. Allen, 20, of Parkland, Fla., and George Denesevick, 49, of Lauderhill, Fla..

A 23 - year - old Frankfort woman was charged with violating local ordinances against cannabis possession and drug paraphernalia possession after 1.3 grams of marijuana and a glass marijuana pipe were discovered during an early morning May 14 traffic stop at LaGrange Road and 171st Street.

A 19 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with violating local ordinances against cannabis and drug - paraphernalia possession after one - half gram of marijuana and a marijuana pipe were discovered during an April 15 traffic stop at Highwood and Brookhill drives.

A 35 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia after 5.9 grams of marijuana and two glass marijuana pipes were discovered during an April 22 traffic stop on the 17900 block of LaGrange Road.

A 32 - year - old Chicago man was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia after 1.2 grams of marijuana and a «one - hitter» drug pipe were discovered during an April 22 traffic stop.

Two 18 - year - old Buffalo Grove men were arrested June 6 at 10:27 p.m. in the 1100 block of Windbrooke Drive and charged with possession of marijuana.

• A 29 - year - old Wheeling man was arrested July 21 and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, driving without insurance and speeding along Arlington Heights and Beechwood roads.

New York State Police Tuesday, May 15: Jeremy W. Hill, 41, of Canastota, was charged in Sullivan with third - degree aggravated unlicensed operation of a motor vehicle, unlawful possession of marijuana, operating a motor vehicle without an inspection certificate, an equipment violation, unsafe tires, license plate violation, a motor vehicle license violation, and driving left of pavement markings.

There were 17,880 arrests in NYC last year for which the most serious charge was low - level misdemeanor marijuana possession, according to the state Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Cuomo says his marijuana plan would correct a «blatant inconsistency» in the law that treats the private possession of small amounts of pot — 25 grams or less — as a violation, while the public display of weed carries misdemeanor charges.

Private possession of small amounts of marijuana is considered just a violation, but when the drug becomes public during a police search, the person is subject to a misdemeanor charge.

------------------------------- Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 40 year old Gloria Prott of Southhaven on charges of unlawful possession of marijuana, criminal possession of a controlled substance, driving while ability impaired by drugs, speeding at 80 miles an hour in a 55 zone and operating a motor vehicle with an open container of an alcoholic beverage, following a traffic stop on State Highway 17 in the Town of Hancock.

She told Forbes that marijuana was a «racial justice issue» since so many people of color are jailed on possession charges.

A man suspected of running a marijuana - growing operation in a house that exploded in the Bronx, killing a New York City fire chief, was charged with two counts of criminal possession of marijuana.

---------------------- Delaware County Sheriff's Deputies arrested 40 - year - old Eric Bowen of Endicott on charges of speeding, operating with a loud exhaust, unlawful possession of marijuana, and criminal possession of a controlled substance, following a traffic stop in the Town of Hancock.

Johnson is charged with a felony count of criminal possession of marijuana and is held at the Erie County Holding Center pending his arraignment in Buffalo City Court.

Starting on Nov. 19, people caught with 25 grams or less of marijuana will in most cases receive a summons and a fine ranging from $ 100 and $ 250, rather than being arrested and charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession, Bratton said.

The Manhattan district attorney, Cyrus R. Vance Jr., said that half of the 6,200 people who were charged with low - level marijuana possession last year in Manhattan had never been arrested before.

These were usually characters from Hanna - Barbera cartoons who had gotten into trouble including Scooby Doo getting busted for marijuana possession, Yogi Bear's offsider Boo Boo being a potential domestic terrorist, and Fred Flintstone up for racketeering charges as the head of an organised crime gang.

(Mont.) Schools in Montana are reevaluating drug - free enforcement policies after a judge dismissed a marijuana possession charge filed against a student and ordered restrictions on the use of drug - sniffing dogs.

In a separate criminal case, students from Syracuse University arrested for «marijuana» possession while handing out healthy hemp seed tortilla chips and nutrition bars in protest of the DEA's rule are expected to have their charges thrown out today because a court - ordered lab test of the hemp foods has confirmed that the infinitesimal trace THC in hemp food products is undetectable and can not be considered a controlled substance.

Michael Dyck has assisted clients with all sorts of drug related offences including simple possession of marijuana and cocaine, marijuana grow - operations, possession for the purpose of trafficking, trafficking, and he has even worked with some clients charged in large police investigations.

In 2010, he was stopped in New Jersey and charged for possession of marijuana.

If you have been charged with possession of marijuana, you could be facing legal consequences that range from a discharge to incarceration.

If you are being charged with possession of marijuana, please contact The Cochran Firm online or call our drug possession defense attorneys at [phone] to schedule a free and informative consultation today.

Minneapolis Criminal Lawyer Thomas Gallagher's criminal defense practice includes criminal matters of every type, including accusations of murder, sex crimes, assault, domestic - related charges, theft, property crimes, alcohol, marijuana and other drug «crimes,» gun charges, possession crimes, white - collar crimes, embezzlement, theft, DWI, etc..

He had also achieved great amounts of success that included securing an acquittal at trial for a client charged with possessing a controlled substance, obtaining a discharge for a client charged with domestic assault when the Crown wanted a conviction and permanent criminal record, and drafting an appeal factum that resulted in the overturning of a conviction for possession of marijuana on grounds that the client's Charter right to speak to a lawyer was violated.

For example, it is very common for people to take «time served» on a misdemeanor charge, such as possession of marijuana.

Criminal law: The appellant was charged with trafficking marijuana and cocaine, possession of a prohibited weapon and breach of probation, but the charges were stayed by the trial judge on the basis of unreasonable delay.

The legal scene regarding marijuana is changing rapidly and if you or someone you know is being charged with drug cultivation, possession, distribution or sales you should immediately seek the services of a Los Angeles criminal defense attorney at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP.

Joseph L. Robertson had a small amount of marijuana confiscated during a traffic stop in May 2012 and was charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession.

A charge of drunken driving filed against a West Scranton man was dismissed Wednesday by a Lackawanna County judge because the man had already been prosecuted for possession of marijuana stemming from the same incident.

For example, if you are 18 years old and you pay a fine for a Simple Possession of Marijuana charge, this would be your first drug conviction.

Along with other substances, Seth Adams has defended individuals charged with CDS crimes involving possession of marijuana, illegal sales of prescription drugs, cocaine trafficking and manufacture of methamphetamine.

But the people who actually get charged with possession of marijuana probably disagree.

Most of the clients I have represented over the past decade charged with simple possession of marijuana have been poor, from a minority group or lived in an area with a heavy police presence.

At the Kostopoulos Law Group, we have successfully defended clients against a variety of criminal charges including assault, battery, marijuana possession, identity theft, shoplifting, sex crimes, theft, weapons possession, white collar crime, and more.

Whether possession of hard drugs or simple recreational marijuana use, we have the knowledge and experience to defend drug charges.

As Vancouver Criminal Lawyers we have extensive experience defending all drug charges, from Simple Possession of Marijuana to Trafficking of Cocaine and Heroin.

American border officials treat a drug conviction as a «crime of moral turpitude», whcih makes a person inadmissible into the U.S. Therefore it is imperative to avoid a conviction when charged, even it is for the possession of a single joint of marijuana.

If you have been charged with possession of marijuana, our criminal defense attorneys can help.

For example, the Almaguin Highlands Ontario Provincial Police send out press releases that list the names of individuals charged with crimes, including possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Client charged with several felony counts of possession of Marijuana with intent to sell.