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Since 2001, Nevada has had the Nevada Medical Marijuana Program, which allows patients to use marijuana under a prescription even though it is still illegal under federal law.
Sometimes people view the program with skepticism, thinking that people who want to use pot recreationally are pretending to have medical conditions. In reality, the process of getting a medical marijuana card is not that easy and the card is only good for one year.
If you have the state’s permission to have a medical marijuana card, this can impact how law enforcement treats your possession of marijuana. You have certain rights that are protected. If law enforcement violates your right to medical marijuana, contact Las Vegas marijuana defense lawyer Nick Wooldridge as soon as possible.
The Nevada Medical Marijuana Program allows qualified patients to have up to one ounce of marijuana in their possession. Patients may also have up to four immature plants or three mature plants.
If you have a valid medical marijuana card, you cannot be prosecuted for any of the following, which would be Nevada crimes without the card:
There are limits to what you can do with medical marijuana. Most importantly, you have to obey traffic laws. It is illegal to drive while under the influence of marijuana, and it is not considered a defense just because you have a medical marijuana card. If you have been arrested for driving under the influence of medical marijuana, you need an aggressive defense lawyer on your side.
Nick Wooldridge has a long track record of representing clients accused of serious federal and state crimes in Nevada.
People who hold Commercial Drivers Licenses cannot have a medical marijuana card from any state, including Nevada.
Medical marijuana cards provide certain privileges to patients who carry the card. Those privileges also come with responsibilities, such as the responsibility not to make marijuana available to a minor or a person who does not have a medical marijuana card. You also have certain duties, such as paying a $75 registration fee and providing fingerprints to the state of Nevada.
An experienced marijuana defense lawyer can explain your rights and duties, including the process for getting a medical marijuana card in Las Vegas.
When I initially met with Mr. Wooldridge, he took the opportunity to sit and go over my problem with me. He described details in my case which he found disturbing and explained why he I should have him on my side.
