What are the possible consequences of a criminal marijuana related conviction?
The consequences of a drug conviction can be quite drastic. Beyond the basic effects of a criminal charge or conviction, a drug conviction in particular can cause a loss of your drivers license (even if no vehicle was involved in your charge), the loss of housing rights, or the loss of your ability to obtain federal student loans. Along with the criminal consequences of drug possession and distribution, you can face the loss of real and personal property, through a process known as “civil forfeiture.” If law enforcement has reason to believe your home, land, or personal property (including vehicles) was used in the context of drug possession, cultivation, manufacturing, or distribution of drugs. If you have received any notices from the government indicating that your property may be forfeited, we STRONGLY suggest you consult with a drug defense lawyer IMMEDIATELY. There are often very short timelines for responding to forfeiture notices.
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