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Marijuana in Louisiana

On Behalf of | Jul 17, 2015 | Drug Charges, Firm News |

If you are accused of any type of crime involving marijuana, it is imperative that you take legal action in your defense as soon as possible. This is because Louisiana has extremely strict laws regarding marijuana, arguably among the strictest throughout the entire United States. It can be a difficult drug to tackle from a social perspective, as public opinion is extremely diverse; marijuana is even legal in some states. But while there may be social ambiguity regarding marijuana, there is absolutely no legal ambiguity.

Simply being convicted of possessing marijuana in Louisiana can result in months of jail time and hundreds of dollars in fines, and that is only if it is a first offense. Subsequent convictions can multiply the penalties by five times or even 10. Some of the most serious penalties can cost hundreds of thousands of dollars in fines and see the convicted individual serve decades of hard labor.

This is why it is so crucial to take any kind of drug accusation seriously, especially marijuana. There are many circumstances that may see a person accused of a drug crime, but there are also many circumstances that can be taken advantage of to provide a legal defense. Just because you are found in possession of drugs does not mean that you will be convicted.

You can plead a case that the drugs were not yours or were planted by someone else, which, if successful, could see your charges dropped, or at the very least reduced. You could also determine that the evidence against you was seized illegally. No matter how dire the circumstances may seem, you must do whatever you can to defend yourself, because the penalties are too great to risk. Enlisting the aid of an attorney can offer the legal insight you need to build a solid defense case and help you prove your innocence.

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