Is there a citation for possession of marijuana in Elephant Rocks State Park, MO with your name on it? Was the amount that was found on you more or less than 35 grams of marijuana? Do you know that even getting caught with 35 grams is a Class A Misdemeanor? Do you understand the potential sentence for such a charge? Are you thinking about simply pleading guilty? Are you aware of the long term consequences of having a drug conviction on your permanent record? Do you know about all the benefits one may receive from hiring an attorney to handle the ticket?
We Want to Get the Charges Reduced So That It Does Not Show Up on Your RecordIf you are shaking your head right now because you are unable to answer these questions, then it is absolutely time that you speak with an attorney!! Why? See below for a few reasons:
You should also know that if you plead guilty to the charge (and do not engage with an attorney), then a drug conviction will become a part of your permanent record (and the reason why they call it your “permanent record” is because it never comes off once there).
As of January 1, 2017, the following laws regarding marijuana possession went into effect:
But we have a much different plan in mind!! As mentioned above, our goal would be to take a close look at your set of facts (for instance, to see if the officer followed the law in his/her search to find the illegal substance). Even if there is no available defense, we can at the very least see about getting the charge reduced to a minor infraction so that it does not become a part of your record.
The affordable St. Louis criminal defense attorneys at The Bankruptcy Company, have been helping people with their misdemeanor 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 misdemeanor 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!!