Arizona Proposition 203 Could Legalize Medical Marijuana
This November, Arizonans will go to the polls for a third time in regards to medical marijuana. The last two times they voted to allow certain members of the population to gain access to the substance with legal prescriptions. However, the laws were never enacted due to vague language and other legislative objections.
Supporters state Prop 203 is ready to be passed and that Arizona is slotted to become the 15th state to enact medical marijuana legislation.
If passed, medical marijuana laws in the state will allow those people in need of the substance to obtain prescriptions from their licensed physicians. They would be allotted 2.5 ounces of pot every 2 weeks.
For those patients who don’t have a green thumb, the medical grade marijuana would be sold from state approved dispensaries. But, if they opted to grow it themselves or lived more than 25 miles from a dispensary, the authorized patients would be allowed to have 12 plants at a time.
While the law and doctors would ultimately decide who could get marijuana and who couldn’t, most prescriptions would go to those suffering from cancer, HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis, Alzheimer’s, and other chronic and debilitating medical conditions.
While California stands ready to legalize marijuana altogether at the polls, Arizona is just considering allowing pot for prescribed patients. Criminal laws for anyone caught with weed and without a prescription card would remain the same.
Advocates of medical marijuana point to its ability to muddle the pain of debilitating diseases and its ability to rekindle appetites that have dwindled due to chemotherapy or other treatments. Many physicians recognize that some of their patients have seen increased quality of life with the use of marijuana, though they have had to use it illegally under current laws.
Social marijuana users, those without any medical reasons for using the substance see the passing of such medical legislation a potential step in the right direction. They hope, like California, that Arizona may see complete legislation come to vote in the next several years. Until that time, however, you will still face criminal charges if caught with it.
Although you may qualify for deferred prosecution when charged with possession of marijuana, it’s still a felony charge. Even possession of one ounce is classified as a Class 6 felony.
When facing felony charges like these, it’s a good idea to consult with a defense attorney about what you’re up against. Contact me today to discuss your charges. I can help you make sense of your options and may be able to help you fight the charges.
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