Dismissal of Marijuana Charge Through Medical Marijuana Card? California Defense Lawyer Explains

We are California dismissal of Marijuana defense attorneys. Call us now; 626-827-7222 visit us now at www.coimbralaw.com Under California Health and Safety Code 11362.5, also known as California Companionate Use Act, you can lawfully possess, cultivate or even transport marijuana in California if you are using the marijuana for your own personal medical use and you have the approval or recommendation of a California-licensed doctor. Technically, you not require a medical marijuana id card also known as a MMIC to reap the benefits of the Compassionate Use Act, also known as Prop 215. What it does do, however, is offer up legal protection from arrest to patients and their medical care givers. Many people wonder whether you are entered into some sort of medical marijuana registry once you get your MMIC. The answer is yes but police officers and other law enforcement officials can use your MMIC identification number for the exclusive purpose of verifying you are in fact a legally-qualified patient. In other words, the registry does not give them access to your personal information. In order to obtain a medical marijuana card in California, you must first tender an application for an MMIC in person at the Health Department facility in the county where you live. In order to submit your MMIC application, you need a copy of your physician’s recommendation, a valid California drivers license or photo identification issued by the government, a photo taken at the MMIC county program office, and proof of your residency in the county (i.e., some document showing your full name and physical address other than a P.O. box, bank statement, utility bill, car registration, etc.) In Los Angeles county a medical marijuana card will cost you $153; in Fresno, $107; in San Bernardino, $173; In Ventura, $221 You should note that having an MMIC does not give you total immunity from certain legal repercussions. For example, you can still be prosecuted under federal law because the U.S. government does not recognize state-issued medical marijuana cards. Also, if you are on felony probation, you are not eligible to apply for an MMIC. An MMIC also does not shield you from prosecution for drug possession for sale, a violation of California Health and Safety Code 11351, or transporting marijuana for sale, a violation of California Health and Safety Code 11352. Our medical marijuana defense attorneys in West Covina and drug defense lawyers in California can obtain the total dismissal of your marijuana-related charges. You owe it yourself or loved one to call us at 1-800-290-5055 to schedule a free consultation with one of our marijuana defense attorneys.