A well-known and well-respected Arizona politician has surprisingly spoken out about possibly supporting the legalization of marijuana. John McCain, Arizona’s republican senator, told a town hall last week that “maybe we should legalize marijuana.” Statements like this are certainly popping up more and more, seeing that several states have legalized small amounts of marijuana for recreational use, and many states are on board now with its medical use. Arizona legalized medical marijuana last year and is still growing the infrastructure, but there has not been any movement yet on legalizing for recreational use. Marijuana in any amount is illegal to possess or sell if you are not in the state medical marijuana program.
Recreational use of marijuana is wide spread particularly in college towns. Students are notorious for using pot sometimes once in a while and sometimes regularly. ASU police, Tempe police, and Maricopa County Sheriffs are always looking out for signs of marijuana use and often arrest students with possession of marijuana or driving under the influence of marijuana. If you have been arrested for Tempe possession of marijuana, your current educational status and future career depends on the outcome of your case.
Tempe drug lawyer Matthew Lopez has resolved many drug cases for his clients, and received favorable outcomes. ASU marijuana possession lawyer Matthew Lopez Law is a well-respected ASU criminal defense attorney and is experienced with the Tempe and surrounding area’s courts, prosecutors, and their unique court systems. Contact Arizona marijuana possession lawyer Matthew Lopez today for a free consultation: we can get started on your case immediately.
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Matthew L. Lopez
Matthew L. Lopez is the Managing Attorney and founder of Matthew Lopez Law, a criminal defense and DUI firm serving clients throughout Arizona. His track record of case dismissals and charge reductions has earned him honors, including a National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 nomination, a “Superb” 10/10 Avvo rating, and a Rising Star designation by Super Lawyers.
Matthew is a member of the National College for DUI Defense and holds active memberships with the Arizona Association for Criminal Justice and the Arizona Association for Justice. His firm handles criminal defense, DUI, drug charges, and traffic offenses, offering free consultations and affordable payment plans to make quality defense accessible to all Arizonans.
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Lake Havasu City
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Apache Junction
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Parker