Marijuana Possession Charges in Warson Woods, MO - for as little as $450

Do you know what the best course of action is when you are charged with possession of marijuana in Warson Woods, MO? Do you know what the consequences are when you simply plead guilty to the charge? Do you have a good understanding of how the drug laws in Missouri work? Do you know the difference between getting caught with 35 grams of marijuana or more?

If you are unsure about the answers to these questions, then it is probably a good idea to talk with an experienced attorney. A good attorney can usually get the charge reduced to a minor infraction like “littering” (especially if it is a first offense). And in some cases, the attorney can get the entire case thrown out (this can happen if the police officer who found the drugs performed an illegal search).

But simply pleading guilty to the charge is an unwise decision. Why? The immediate concern is the potential sentence that can be handed down.

As of January 1, 2017, the following laws regarding marijuana possession went into effect:

1. If you are caught with less 10 grams of marijuana, it is a Class D Misdemeanor (unless you’ve already been convicted on a prior possession charge, in which case it would be a Class A Misdemeanor).
2. If you are caught with between 10 – 35 grams, it is a Class A Misdemeanor.
3. If you are caught with between 35 grams – 30 kilograms, it is a Class C Felony.

In addition to these short term concerns, there are long term consequences as well. For instance, a drug conviction on your record will damage your chances of getting a good job in the future (because most employers run criminal background checks on potential employees). And if you currently receive governmental benefits, then you can expect those funds to dry up (because state and federal policy dictates that those funds are to be terminated as soon as a conviction is handed down). As a result, it is far better to retain the services of an experienced attorney than deal with any of that!!

Warson Woods, MO is a city in in St. Louis County.

The affordable Warson Woods, 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!!