Business Details
33 Years
experience
Your Trusted Marijuana Defense Attorney in Phoenix
Attorney For Cannabis has dedicated his legal career to defending cannabis consumers and entrepreneurs since 1993. With over 30 years of experience, he has established himself as a leading authority in marijuana law reform, representing clients in cases ranging from simple possession to complex cultivation and distribution charges. As former National Legal Director for NORML, he has spearheaded national marijuana policy reforms while maintaining a robust private practice focused on Arizona-specific cannabis law. His work extends beyond individual cases to systemic advocacy, including landmark victories that expanded medical marijuana rights and challenged unconstitutional government actions.Dean combines deep technical expertise with a commitment to client education, offering strategic guidance to both individuals facing charges and entrepreneurs navigating the legal cannabis industry. His practice emphasizes constitutional rights protection, evidence-based defense strategies, and proactive legal compliance solutions tailored to the evolving regulatory landscape.
Services
Marijuana DUI Defense
Expungement Services
Medical Marijuana Compliance
Legal Consultations
Cultivation Case Representation
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30+ years of specialized marijuana law expertise since 1993
- Our team has secured dismissals in hundreds of cannabis-related cases
- We represent both individual defendants and legal cannabis entrepreneurs
- We pioneered key legal precedents protecting medical marijuana rights
- Our practice combines courtroom experience with national policy advocacy
What people say
Highly recommend his services
Excellent work on my case
Best possible outcome
Calm demeanor and adept guidance
Rescued from lengthy prison sentences
Services
Marijuana DUI Defense
Specialized legal representation for marijuana-related driving under the influence charges. Our firm challenges unconstitutional testing methods and prosecutorial overreach while protecting clients' rights. We leverage decades of experience with Arizona's unique marijuana DUI statutes to develop tailored defense strategies. Our approach combines technical knowledge of impairment standards with aggressive courtroom advocacy to achieve dismissals or reduced charges.
Expungement Services
Guidance through marijuana conviction expungement under Arizona's Proposition 207. We help clients clear criminal records for past cannabis offenses that are now legal. Our process includes petition preparation, court filing, and advocacy to ensure complete record clearance. We specialize in complex cases involving multiple charges or out-of-state convictions affecting Arizona residents.
Medical Marijuana Compliance
Regulatory guidance for Arizona's medical marijuana patients and caregivers. We ensure compliance with state laws while protecting constitutional rights. Services include defense against unjust charges, zoning ordinance challenges, and advocacy for expanded patient rights. Our expertise covers all aspects of medical cannabis law including cultivation, transportation, and workplace discrimination issues.
Legal Consultations
Strategic counsel for cannabis industry participants and individuals. We provide risk assessment for entrepreneurs entering Arizona's legal marijuana market and guidance for personal use compliance. Consultations cover regulatory requirements, constitutional protections, and proactive legal planning. Our advice helps clients avoid common pitfalls that lead to criminal charges.
Cultivation Case Representation
Defense for marijuana cultivation charges ranging from personal use to commercial-scale operations. We challenge overzealous prosecutions using constitutional arguments and technical legal defenses. Our experience includes landmark cases defining legal cultivation limits and protecting growers' rights. We represent both medical patients and commercial cultivators facing felony charges.
People
Attorney For Cannabis
Attorney
Criminal defense lawyer specializing in marijuana law since 1993. Former NORML National Legal Director with landmark victories in cannabis rights cases. Recognized by Arizona Attorneys for Criminal Justice and Lawyer Legion for legal excellence and community leadership.
Questions
Can I get my marijuana conviction expunged under Arizona law?
Yes, under Proposition 207, qualifying marijuana convictions can be expunged. We help clients petition the court to clear arrests, charges, or convictions for possession of small amounts, personal cultivation, or related paraphernalia offenses.
What are the penalties for marijuana DUI in Arizona?
Marijuana DUI carries penalties including fines, license suspension, and potential jail time. We challenge unconstitutional testing methods and work to protect medical patients' rights while advocating for legal reform of impairment standards.
How does Arizona define marijuana cultivation charges?
Arizona law criminalizes cultivation outside licensed dispensaries. Penalties depend on plant count and dried weight, with first offenses carrying probation or up to 2.5 years prison. We defend clients against overcharging in cultivation cases.
Can medical marijuana patients face intent-to-sell charges?
Yes, medical patients may face intent-to-sell charges based on possession amounts or paraphernalia. We defend against these charges using statutory protections and challenge law enforcement's misinterpretation of medical use evidence.
What constitutional rights should I invoke during police encounters?
You should invoke your Fifth Amendment right to remain silent, Sixth Amendment right to counsel, and Fourth Amendment protection against unreasonable searches. We provide specific language to assert these rights during police stops or investigations.
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