Salt Lake Marijuana Defense Attorney - Utah Criminal
Lawyer
Marijuana possession charges in
the Salt Lake area can result in
jail
time, losing your driver license, and more. As a seasoned
Salt Lake criminal defense lawyer,
Stephen Howard has successfully defended clients facing charges for
drug
possession,
cultivation,
distribution,
drug
free zone violations, and more. He has the
experience necessary to help give you the best chance at success in
your case.
Contact us
today for an initial consultation.
Criminal Charges for Marijuana Possession in Utah
While some states have legalized
medical
marijuana, and other states have even legalized marijuana for
recreational purposes, Utah law still considers possession of marijuana
to be a criminal offense. Under Utah criminal law, to support a
criminal charge for marijuana possession, a prosecutor must present
evidence that the defendant knowingly and intentionally possessed the
marijuana. Evidence that the defendant had a prescription for marijuana
from another state, or was traveling from a state where recreational
marijuana was legal may be beneficial in the plea bargaining process.
But such evidence is not relevant to the issue of guilt or innocence in
a trial for marijuana possession.
Penalties for Marijuana Possession in Utah
Simple possession of marijuana
begins at the class B
misdemeanor
level (punishable by up to six months in jail). A drug free
zone enhancement can increase the maximum potential penalty to one year
in jail. Distribution, cultivation, or even possession with
the intent to distribute can result in
felony
charges an possible prison time.
Finding a Salt Lake Criminal Attorney
If you are facing prosecution for marijuana or other
drug charges in the Salt
Lake area,
contact us now to arrange
for an initial consultation with Salt Lake
criminal defense lawyer
Stephen Howard. See what an experienced criminal attorney can do for
your case.

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