Salt Lake City Possession Defense Attorney

About Crimes Relating to the Possession of Marijuana

In the state of Utah, the possession, manufacturing, cultivation, distribution or possession with intent to sell any narcotic is illegal. Possession of marijuana, including marijuana for medicinal purposes, can lead to the criminal conviction of a person. With severe criminal penalties and personal repercussions associated with this type of drug offense, it is important to immediately retain the services of an experienced Salt Lake City criminal defense lawyer from the Zabriskie Law Firm.

At our office, the legal team has over 50 years of collective experience in the area of criminal law and drug crimes that we can use to your advantage when facing serious charges. For an individual who is charged with the possession of marijuana, they risk facing anywhere up to 15 years of imprisonment depending on the amount in their possession. In cases where a person has a large amount, the officers and prosecutors will assume that this is for purposes of selling the marijuana, in which another charge of possession with intent may be added on. The sale of any amount of marijuana can be punishable as a felony offense in Utah, and holds the possibility of years of imprisonment and thousands of dollars in fines.

It is important to understand the drug laws in your state if you have been arrested for the possession or sales of marijuana. Even in cases in which an officer found drug paraphernalia in your possession for personal or sales purposes, you may find yourself facing harsh consequences. Talk to our legal team today to find out your rights and options to fight these charges against you.

Marijuana Possession Defense Lawyer in Salt Lake City

At our office, we will leave no stone unturned in our attempt to procure your freedom. We will investigate the charges against you by looking into your arrest and whether a lawful search and seizure was used to obtain evidence against you. An example of an illegal search and seizure is when an officer has a search warrant to search your bedroom only, but instead searches the entire house and finds marijuana or paraphernalia in the kitchen; they are not allowed to collect this evidence or use it against you unless they have a proper search warrant. To find out if your rights have been violated in a law enforcement officer's attempt to collect evidence, do not fail to call us immediately. Our team can provide you with a free and confidential consultation to help you better understand your rights and the options you have to deal with the charges at hand.

To learn more about the possession of marijuana and other marijuana-related charges, contact a Salt Lake City drug crimes attorney from our office today.