Are you currently facing charges of marijuana possession in or near Woodson Terrace, MO (or anywhere in the St. Louis area)? Do you know what you legal rights are? Do you know what your full range of options are? Do you know what can happen if you plead guilty to the charge? Do you have a good understanding of how an attorney can help you get through the process?
We Want to Get the Marijuana Charge Reduced So That It Does Not Show Up on Your RecordAn experienced attorney can usually accomplish one of two things when dealing with a marijuana charge in Woodson Terrace, MO: 1) get the charge reduced to some minor infraction (like “littering,” which does not even show up on your permanent record); 2) get the charge thrown out altogether (this can happen when the police officer violates your constitutional rights by performing an illegal search).
Pleading Guilty Is Not Your Best Option!!But if you were to plead guilty to the charge, then you would be facing some fairly stiff penalties (indeed, the state of Missouri has some of the toughest drug laws in the entire nation).
As of January 1, 2017, the following laws regarding marijuana possession went into effect:
And then of course there are all the long term hassles you would have to deal with as well. This would include a hard time getting a decent job (because with a drug conviction on your record, you will miss out on a whole host of potential job opportunities), your chances of getting a student loan are all but removed, and any assistance that you might be receiving from the government (such as housing or welfare payments) will surely dry up. So as you can see, it is far better to at least speak with an attorney first before you make any decisions!! Woodson Terrace, MO is a city in in St. Louis County.
The affordable Woodson Terrace, MO marijuana possession attorneys at The Bankruptcy Company, have been helping people with their drug charges for over ten (10) years. Our goal is to make sure that the charges leveled against you do not stay on your permanent record, and do any lasting damage. And we want to do all of this at an affordable price. The fees for a typical St. Louis marijuana possession case start at $450. But the initial consultation to discuss your legal issues is free of charge. So contact us today!!
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. The initial consultation is free of charge. So contact us today to learn more!!