IfI get my medical marijuana card will my charges for possession get dropped?
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IfI get my medical marijuana card will my charges for possession get dropped?
And can I still get my card?
Asked on July 10, 2011 under Criminal Law, Arizona
Answers:
M.D., Member, California and New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
I'll answer your last question first. In order to qualify for a medical marijuana card you must: be a resident of AZ with a valid state I.D. as proof of residency; and obtain a copy of your medical records indicating diagnosis of a qualifying condition. My research suggests that as long as you have a condition which qualifies you for a medical ID card, you can be approved regardless of your criminal past.
As for getting your charges dropped, don't count on it. At the time of the offense you did not have a card, and even if you did, you did not gain possession of the marijuana from a licensed facility. The fact is that you can't back track on a criminal charge. If an act was illegal when you did it the you broke the law, plain and simple. Right now you should consult with a criminal law attorney in your area.
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