Although several states across the country have legalized medical marijuana, Texas has no such regime. Anyone traveling to Texas carrying marijuana can be arrested and charged with possession or other offenses, regardless of whether they have a valid prescription. Medical marijuana is charged as either possession or possession with intent to distribute depending on the amount involved.
The cultivation of marijuana plants is also treated as possession or possession with the intent to distribute based on the total weight of the plants.
Medical Marijuana and Criminal Law in Dallas
If you are using or growing marijuana for medical purposes, the State of Texas is not sympathetic. Legal representation is important for you to minimize the lasting consequences that can come from a marijuana charge. Call us today at (972) 233-5700 to schedule a free consultation. Law Offices of Richard C. McConathy is passionate about securing non-violent people their freedom. We represent clients throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth area, including Plano, Arlington, Irving, Grand Prairie, and Mesquite.Legal Overview of Medical Marijuana in North Texas
Medical Benefits of Cannabis
Ingesting the cannabis plants has been shown by many studies to have a wide range of pharmaceutical applications. Many of them pertain to mitigating and managing pain. Its use can also increase appetite, frequently a critical issue with chronic conditions. Some conditions that cannabis use may help include:- Epilepsy
- Glaucoma
- Multiple Scleroris
- Rheumatoid Arthritis
- Cachexia
- Osteoporosis
- ALS (Lou Gehrig’s disease)