Government Contractor Caught At Airport For Marijuana Possession Faces Conviction And Two Year Driver’s License Revocation

The Charges

Escambia, FL. While our client, a government contractor, was traveling on business, his luggage was searched at the airport where marijuana was found. Our client, who was home for only a few short weeks, needed to get the matter resolved as quickly as possible, so that he could travel back to his job in Iraq.

Diversion Program for Marijuana Charges

If an individual has been found to have a small amount of marijuana on them, they are eligible for a diversion program in Florida. This program is completely voluntary. If it is not completed within 60 days following the preliminary hearing, they will no longer be eligible for it.  

The class is 3 hours long and teaches participants the pharmacology of marijuana, as well as marijuana and other substance use disorders. Participants will have the opportunity to examine the effects of their personal use of marijuana.

All fees will be paid for by the defendant. After completing the course, the defendants will be eligible to have their records expunged. Expunging a record will allow the charge to disappear from their record. It will also show that the person was never arrested. 

If you would like to have your record expunged, your attorney can assist you with this. They will know the proper forms and steps to take in order to make this happen. 

Marijuana Charges Attorney

If you have been charged with a marijuana possession charge, you will need a great attorney to assist you in court. Look for one that is confident in their ability to negotiate. It could be in your best interest to find an attorney that is well known or trusted by judges and the prosecution.  

You will also want to find out if your attorney has good communication skills. It is very important to have a lawyer that will let you know what is going on with your case. Feel free to look into reviews or testimonials to find this information. 

Fighting For Your Rights With Musca Law Firm

Musca Law Firm has the goal of helping you win your case. We are diligent in what we do and we will develop the strongest defense for you. We are also not afraid to negotiate aggressively with the prosecution if need be. Our attorneys are the best at what they do, and they have a genuine passion for the law. 

We serve the entire state of Florida with offices in several cities across the state. Our phones are answered 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Combined, our attorneys have over 150 years of legal experience. We would love to represent you in court. Please call us today at (888) 484-5057. 

RESULT: After diligent negotiations with the ASA (Assistant State Attorney), it was agreed that our client would participate in a diversion program (intervention program), whereupon his completion, the State would drop the charges and he would be eligible to have his records expunged.