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Medical Marijuana in Utah

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The Utah Medical Cannabis Act, or HB 3001, was passed in 2018. This bill legalized the usage of medical marijuana for patients experiencing certain qualifying conditions. While originally quite restrictive, current changes to the bill have increased the freedoms of medical marijuana usage.

Important updates to the Utah Medical Cannabis Act were passed with Senate Bill 121 (February 28, 2020) and House Bill 425 (March 24, 2020). These updates include:

  • CBD products obtained outside of Utah are legalized for in-state usage.
  • Unprocessed cannabis flower can be carried/stored in glass or plastic jars (previously only blister packs were legalized).
  • CBD users that fail a drug test due to trace amounts of THC cannot be charged without evidence that they illegally possessed or used THC.
  • Drivers can no longer be criminalized or charged with a DUI for an inactive cannabis metabolite found in their system.

If a medical marijuana user is apprehended for marijuana or paraphernalia possession and does not have their medical card on them, police must possess a warrant before attempting to access the state's electronic verification system to determine medical marijuana cardholder status. Branson West Law offers expert medical marijuana defense in Utah

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Case Results

Leaving the Scene of an Accident

Riverton
Case Dismissed!

DUI

Salt Lake City
Case Dismissed

Assault

Davis County
Case Dismissed

Burglary

West Jordan
Case Dismissed

DUI

Draper
Case Dismissed

DUI

Draper
Charges Reduced

DUI

Provo
Case Dismissed

DUI

Draper
DUI Dismissed

Domestic Violence

Midvale
Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence and Burglary

Salt Lake City
Case Dismissed

DUI

South Jordan
Case Dismissed

Dog Attack

Salt Lake County
Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence

Sandy
Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence

Salt Lake City
Case Dismissed

DUI

West Jordan
THC DUI Dismissed

DUI

West Jordan
Case Dismissed

DUI

Provo
Case Dismissed

DUI

Holladay
Jury Verdict of Not Guilty

Theft

Layton
Case Dismissed

DUI

Murray
Case Dismissed!

Ignition Interlock Violation

West Jordan
Case Dismissed!

DUI

Herriman
Case Dismissed!

Domestic Violence Assault

West Valley
Case Dismissed!

Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Murray
Case Dismissed!

Child Abuse

Lehi
Case Dismissed

Seven 2nd Degree Felony Counts of Check Fraud

West Jordan
Case Dismissed!

DUI

Provo
Case Dismissed!

Retail Theft

Murray
Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence Assault

Salt Lake City
Case Dismissed

DUI

Holladay
Case Dismissed!

Felony Child Non-Support

Salt Lake City
Case Dismissed

Theft

Provo
Case Dismissed

Theft

Taylorsville
Case Dismissed

Aggravated Assault Charge

Salt Lake City
Case Dismissed

DUI

American Fork
Case Dismissed

Alcohol Restricted Driver and Driving on a Suspended License

Sandy
Case Dismissed

DUI

Salt Lake City
Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY

DUI

Clearfield
Case Dismissed

Possession of Drugs

Utah County
Case Dismissed

Assaulting an Officer, Resisting Arrest

Salt Lake City
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!

DUI

Lehi
Case Dismissed

DUI

Midvale
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!

DUI

Midvale
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!

DUI

Draper
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!

DUI

St. George
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!

Aggravated Assault

Salt Lake City
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!

Retail Theft

Orem
Plea in Abeyance

Under Age Consumption

Davis County
Plea in Abeyance

DUI

Vernal
Case Dismissed

Possession of Drugs

Salt Lake City
Case Dismissed

Domestic Violence

Taylorsville
Plea in Abeyance

Domestic Violence

Lehi
Plea in Abeyance

Stalking

Park City
Plea in Abeyance

Aggravated Assault

Davis County
Charges Reduced

Retail Theft

Salt Lake City
Plea in Abeyance

DUI

West Valley
Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY!

Traffic Violation

Spanish Fork
Verdict of NOT GUILTY!

Theft of Services

Salt Lake City
Case Dismissed

DUI

Salt Lake City
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!

DUI

Salt Lake City
Case Dismissed

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Our Case Results Speak for Themselves

Leaving the Scene of an Accident
Riverton
Client was accused of leaving the scene of an accident in Riverton, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed!
DUI
Salt Lake City
Client's 2nd offense. Argued suppression motion, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
Assault
Davis County
Client charged with assault in Davis County. Cased was dismissed.
Case Dismissed
Burglary
West Jordan
Client accused of breaking into vehicle, stealing items, then fleeing the scene.
Case Dismissed
DUI
Draper
Client charged with DUI. Case Dismissed.
Case Dismissed
DUI
Draper
DUI charge dropped to reckless
Charges Reduced
DUI
Provo
Client was stopped at DUI check point, failed FSTs, blew below the legal limit, but had other substances in his system.
Case Dismissed
DUI
Draper
Client found in car, passed out, alleged drugs in system.
DUI Dismissed
Domestic Violence
Midvale
Domestic Violence case in Midvale, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
Domestic Violence and Burglary
Salt Lake City
DV and Burglary case dismissed in Salt Lake 3rd District
Case Dismissed
DUI
South Jordan
Accused of DUI with prescription drugs with an accident in South Jordan, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
Dog Attack
Salt Lake County
Dog attack case in Salt Lake County
Case Dismissed
Domestic Violence
Sandy
DV in Sandy, client accused of fighting with girlfriend, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
Domestic Violence
Salt Lake City
DV in Salt Lake County, client accused of attacking her daughters boyfriend, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
DUI
West Jordan
West Jordan, THC DUI dismissed
THC DUI Dismissed
DUI
West Jordan
DUI in West Jordan, pulled over for swerving, dismissed.
Case Dismissed
DUI
Provo
DUI dismissed in Provo, bad driving pattern, thought it was drugs, failed FSTs, and DRE exam.
Case Dismissed
DUI
Holladay
DUI charge, client had actual physical control with a high BAC, verdict not guilty.
Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
Theft
Layton
Target employee charged with theft in Layton, case dismissed.
Case Dismissed
DUI
Murray
Stopped for speeding, failed FSTs.
Case Dismissed!
Ignition Interlock Violation
West Jordan
Client accused of driving with an ignition interlock device.
Case Dismissed!
DUI
Herriman
Client accused of DUI, had a blood draw result of .08, got a second opinion that showed .075.
Case Dismissed!
Domestic Violence Assault
West Valley
Client was accused of assaulting her husband.
Case Dismissed!
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia
Murray
Cops found items in the car, claimed there was a drug deal.
Case Dismissed!
Child Abuse
Lehi
Client was accused of hitting son.
Case Dismissed
Seven 2nd Degree Felony Counts of Check Fraud
West Jordan
Client was accused of fraudulently writing checks on accounts that were closed.
Case Dismissed!
DUI
Provo
Client drinks at party, comes back and falls asleep in car, fails FSTs, arrested for DUI.
Case Dismissed!
Retail Theft
Murray
Client was in Costco, put item in purse, security claimed she was stealing property.
Case Dismissed
Domestic Violence Assault
Salt Lake City
Client was in a fight with boyfriend, charged with Domestic Violence (DV).
Case Dismissed
DUI
Holladay
Ran from a DUI checkpoint. Failed FSTs.
Case Dismissed!
Felony Child Non-Support
Salt Lake City
Client owed over $55,000 in child support arrears.
Case Dismissed
Theft
Provo
Client was buying bikes off KSL and ended up with stolen bikes.
Case Dismissed
Theft
Taylorsville
Client was accused of stealing supplies from a salon.
Case Dismissed
Aggravated Assault Charge
Salt Lake City
Client was accused of pulling a gun on his girlfriend and threatening to kill her.
Case Dismissed
DUI
American Fork
Client was stopped for a registration issue, failed the field sobriety tests and blew in the intoxilyzer twice.
Case Dismissed
Alcohol Restricted Driver and Driving on a Suspended License
Sandy
Client was accused of driving on a restricted and suspended license.
Case Dismissed
DUI
Salt Lake City
Client failed field sobriety tests, had a poor driving pattern, & refused breath test.
Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY
DUI
Clearfield
Client was driving a big rig, and we were able to save his job.
Case Dismissed
Possession of Drugs
Utah County
Client was stopped and improperly searched.
Case Dismissed
Assaulting an Officer, Resisting Arrest
Salt Lake City
Client was investigating friend being restrained by cops and cops attacked him.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
DUI
Lehi
Client was charged wrongfully. Restored his license, got the charges dismissed!
Case Dismissed
DUI
Midvale
Client blew a .80.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
DUI
Midvale
Client claimed he was not the driver, even though cops thought he was.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
DUI
Draper
Client was driving the wrong way on a one-way road, failed FSTs.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
DUI
St. George
Client was asleep in his car, with stereo on. Cops came and called it
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Aggravated Assault
Salt Lake City
Client was accused of pulling a knife on a man in a Wal-mart parking lot.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Retail Theft
Orem
Client had stolen items from a local retailer, had admitted everything to police and was able to keep her record clean.
Plea in Abeyance
Under Age Consumption
Davis County
Clients were at a party when all were caught drinking. Were able to keep records clean.
Plea in Abeyance
DUI
Vernal
Client was stopped for license plate light being out and for having it improperly displayed. Had a BAC of .17.
Case Dismissed
Possession of Drugs
Salt Lake City
Client was at a pizza place, eating in the parking lot when cops arrived, suspicious of their activity.
Case Dismissed
Domestic Violence
Taylorsville
Client called the police when upset, didn't mean to get cops involved, but we were able to save his record.
Plea in Abeyance
Domestic Violence
Lehi
Client was going through a divorce, his spouse would not allow him to see their child or leave. Cops blamed him. Plea in abeyance to disorderly conduct as an infraction.
Plea in Abeyance
Stalking
Park City
Charges reduced, and offered in abeyance, so client's record would stay clean. She was accused of stalking a member of the Mormon Tabernacle Choir, was a teacher, and was able to keep her record clean.
Plea in Abeyance
Aggravated Assault
Davis County
Client was seen entering Wal-mart with a gun after making apparently threatening phone calls to his former manager. Charges reduced to disorderly conduct as an infraction, no jail time, minimal fine.
Charges Reduced
Retail Theft
Salt Lake City
Client was a college student, accidentally walked out of the store without paying for a cup of soup, but had paid for everything else. Was able to keep her record clean.
Plea in Abeyance
DUI
West Valley
Client was a former ski patroller and hopeful to get on with an ambulance crew. He was accused of driving off the road with prescription medication in his system. He suffered from strokes.
Jury Verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Traffic Violation
Spanish Fork
Client was a truck driver and had been in an accident. The judge found him not guilty as charged.
Verdict of NOT GUILTY!
Theft of Services
Salt Lake City
Client was accused of stealing services from a shop. Were able to prove that her signature had been forged.
Case Dismissed
DUI
Salt Lake City
Client was accused of driving with alcohol in her system on a second offense, then subsequently refusing the breath test.
Jury verdict of NOT GUILTY!
DUI
Salt Lake City
Client was accused of driving through the airport while DUI, was arrested prior to field sobriety tests being administered.
Case Dismissed
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If you are convicted of a Utah DUI, you will be required to have an ignition interlock device installed in your vehicle. The amount of time you are required to keep the ignition interlock device varies depending on your age, number of DUI offense and any violations related to the device.

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Medical Marijuana and the Law

Compared to surrounding states, Utah's medical marijuana laws are rather restrictive. As Utah lawmakers take steps to increase access to the medical benefits of marijuana for qualified patients, there is still resistance from prosecutors and the Utah court system. While signed into law in 2018, the Utah Medical Cannabis Act is an ongoing progress. Updates and amendments further complicate the process which leaves both citizens and prosecutors struggling to understand the scope of the law.

If you are a law-abiding citizen that has previously or is currently using medical marijuana and were wrongfully charged with a crime related to the usage or possession of marijuana, you need a Utah medical marijuana lawyer to help you build a solid defense.

Currently, there are only six operating medical marijuana pharmacies in the state of Utah. By the end of 2020, 11 more pharmacies should open. Medical marijuana users can only purchase medical marijuana from registered pharmacies in the state of Utah. Medical marijuana users cannot transport THC-containing marijuana products over state lines. This does not apply to low-THC CBD products.

  • Thousands of dollars in fines
  • Multiple years of jail time and/or probation
  • Pre-trial protective and ex-parte orders
  • Strain on personal relationships
  • Damage to personal reputation

Having a capable and experienced attorney like Branson West Law on your side can help prevent you from having to experience these consequences.

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Medical Marijuana Defense in Utah

Branson West Law

Branson West is a Utah criminal defense attorney who has assisted hundreds of clients wrongfully accused of marijuana related charges. The state of Utah aggressively fights the illegal usage of marijuana, and oftentimes medical marijuana users are caught in the crossfire. If you are a medical marijuana user who is facing unfair cannabis charges, Branson West can help you.

The medicinal benefits of marijuana have been proven to help save and improve thousands of lives across the nation. As a medical marijuana cardholder in Utah, you have the right to access, possess and use marijuana. Don't let confusion about the law or aggressive prosecutors take this right away from you. With Branson West, you can build a solid defense and maintain your cardholder status. Call today for a free consultation.