Facing Marijuana Charges in Overland Park?
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Arrested for a marijuana crime? Don't face your charges alone! You deserve to have a strong and reliable defense team on your side. My name is Steve Neighbors and I am a dedicated drug defense attorney serving Overland Park. With more than 30 years of experience handling criminal defense cases, I understand the ins and outs of your charges. Not only that, but I provide personalized representation, building a unique and strategic defense for each client.
Contact my firm today for a free consultation.
Do not wait to start building a strong defense against your marijuana charges. You need to retain the guidance and counsel of a seasoned attorney. I have successfully handled thousands of criminal cases and would be honored to use my experience to assist with your case.
What type of penalties am I facing?
While every charge is different and will depend on the surrounding circumstances, it is important to understand what type of penalties you could be facing. Kansas has strict laws against marijuana and law enforcement lay down the law when it comes to these types of crimes.
- For possession, you face the following penalties:
- 1st offense:You can be convicted of a Class A misdemeanor charges, which includes a sentence of up to one year in prison and up to $2,500 in fines.
- 2nd offense: If you are convicted a second time, you will face up to 42 months in prison and up to $100,000 in fines.
If you are charged with possession with the intent to distribute or cultivation / manufacturing marijuana, the penalties will be even more serious. You can also face charges for being in possession of drug paraphernalia, such as items used to grow, harvest, or use marijuana.
Even if you are caught with a very small amount of marijuana, you can still face major consequences. Start building your defense today by calling my Overland Park firm.
Commonly Asked Questions
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Because it is illegal, under Kansas law, to plea bargain a DUI charge, the plea options, in a Kansas DUI matter, are usually limited to the following:
- Take the matter to Trial
- Consider diversion (if the person is eligible for diversion)
- Consider a plea of guilty, or no contest, to the DUI charge (if no better option is available) with negotiated plea minimums and, possible, dismissal of non-DUI charges that may be accompanying the DUI charge
A 4th alternative may be having the DUI charge dismissed IF the defense can show the prosecution that there is insufficient evidence to support a conviction to the charge - however, only an experienced attorney can understand the complexities of a DUI case, and conduct the relevant discovery (reports, lab results, video/audio recordings, and witness statements) needed to show the prosecution the true weaknesses to their prosecution case. I believe that every client deserves to have the best result possible under the circumstances of their case. I educate my clients on the relevant law regarding their factual circumstances so that my client can make the best decision possible regarding the outcome of their case.
- To receive clear cut answers to your questions on DUI charges, contact an Overland Park DUI lawyer from my firm.
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My name is Steve Neighbors, and I've successfully practiced law for 30 years. I have purposefully narrowed the scope of my practice to concentrate on DUI defense and in my experience, it is only through aggressive, and thorough, defense work, in opposition to the prosecution of DUI charges, that my client will obtain the best outcome possible. Your freedoms and rights are at stake; and, with a knowledgeable attorney working for you, there are many times when your charges can either be reduced, or dismissed (for insufficient evidence to convict) - which could result in the penalties you face being diminished.
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That depends upon the exact DUI offense you have been charged with, the severity of the crime and your prior DUI history. Commonly, DUI offenses are penalized by fines, community service, driver's license suspension, a jail sentence and possible impoundment of your vehicle. In addition, you will have to attend an alcohol awareness program. In some cases, an ignition interlock device will be installed in your car.
For more serious charges such as multiple DUI, felony DUI or vehicular manslaughter the penalties increase substantially.
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