Can I use a medical marijuana recommendation to contest the charge of possessing marijuana?

Yes, it is an affirmative defense. Bring your recommendation to court and it should be dismissed.

I agree with both of my colleagues. If the Judge say nothing, it runs concurrently and basically disappears into Count 1. One exception is...

If the initial police report against you has charged you with false crime, can you use this to get your case dismissed?

Please rephrase your question. If the police report is false, you need an attorney to help you immediately.

He would have to make a police report saying he leant you the car for limited period of time and you refused to return it. I am concerned about...

Hired high price criminal attorney. His associate has represented us in court, which we weren't informed of. Very unhappy !!!!

So sorry to hear about your experience. The first thing you should do is write a review on AVVO so that other clients won't fall into the same...

You need to use the find a lawyer tab on AVVO and meet with a criminal defense attorney in your area. I have just finished representing clients...

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What steps should I take to remove a restraining order filed by mistake?

I am interested to find out what made you look in the system for a restraining order. What made you think there was one? Also, since you were...

How to correct or clear an erroneous criminal complaint

Your record will show the arrest, but the important factor is the conviction and what it was for. Arrest charges are from the police while actual...

I had a 1999 criminal record expunged (in 2010), can a court evaluator or judge use it against me in determining child custody?

If you read PC 1203.4 et seq. you will see that it only allows you to say you weren't convicted when applying for most jobs. It is silent as to...

Sentencing, motion for a new trial question

No, those objections were waived when you, her, didn't make them at trial.