Did you go to a concert at the Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights, MO? Were you caught with less than 35 grams of marijuana? Are you worried about the charge becoming a part of your permanent record? Do you know that an experienced attorney can help you get through the charge (very frequently with a reduction of the charges)?
The Hollywood Casino Amphitheatre in Maryland Heights (formerly Verizon Amphitheatre) is a large, outdoor concert venue that promotes a lot of summertime attractions. But because of the number of events held each year, there is also a very strong police presence. As a result, there are a number of citations written for things like St Louis marijuana possession and Minor in Possession of Alcohol.
Pleading Guilty Is Not Your Best Option!!As of January 1, 2017, the following laws regarding marijuana possession went into effect:
And if you plead guilty to this charge, then it would show up as a drug conviction on your permanent record. So if you were to try and get an apartment, or job, or student loan, this conviction would show up on a criminal background check (which could easily be used as a way to screen you out as a candidate).
But things do not have to go this way!! There is a much better way of handling things! We want to learn all the facts of your case, discuss your options, and answer all of your questions in regard to this matter. Our goal would be to get one of two things: 1) get the charges reduced to something minor (like “littering,” which does not even show up on your record); or 2) get the charges dropped altogether. Either way, it is far better than pleading guilty!!
The affordable St. Louis criminal defense attorneys at The Bankruptcy Company have been taking care of criminal charges in Missouri for over ten (10) years. We specialize in making sure that your record stays clean, and so that you can move forward with life. And we want to do it all at an affordable price. The upfront fees for a misdemeanor charge start at $450. For certain felony cases, the fees are as low as $750. But the initial consultation to discuss your legal issues is free of charge. So contact us today to learn more!!
We have two main locations: in the Central West End of St. Louis, at 1 North Taylor (on the corner of Taylor and Laclede), 63108; and in the Twin Cities of Festus / Crystal City, at 1000 Truman Blvd (Highway 61/67), 63019.