Were you charged with selling marijuana in California? Contact an aggressive, accomplished criminal defense attorney who has ample experience defending people against these charges.
California's Proposition 215 (the California Compassionate Use Act of 1996) exempts patients and their "primary caregivers" from criminal prosecution under state law on the basis of possession and cultivation of marijuana, but does not exempt people from criminal charges based on sale and distribution to others.
Therefore, many medical marijuana growers form cooperatives or collectives as defined by Senate Bill 420 (Health & Safety Code 11362.7-8) that provide a legal way for members to distribute and sell medical marijuana on a nonprofit basis to members. A vigorous defense of those charged with crimes of distribution of marijuana will demonstrate that the parties were engaged in growth of the drug in a cooperative agreement and were not making a profit, but "recouping costs."
Defendants are well-advised to seek representation by a well-respected criminal defense lawyer who has helped other defendants in similar medicinal marijuana cases obtain favorable outcomes, including dismissal of charges, reduction of charges and reduction of penalties for those convicted.
Please note that our law firm handles federal marijuana-related criminal defense cases. Our attorneys are licensed to practice in any federal court.
The lead attorney of Rooney Law Firm has been named Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year every year since 2010 by the Chico News and Review.
Our Approach and Resources Can Make a Difference
The Chico marijuana cooperative defense attorneys of Rooney Law Firm are prepared to work together to review evidence, work with professional investigators and experts, and challenge the evidence the state plans to use against you in court after you have been charged with marijuana sales and trafficking.
Getting the Right Team of Attorneys Starts
With Choosing the Right California Marijuana Penalties Lawyer
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