In 1996, Arizona Proposition 200 was approved as an initiative state statute by a 65.4 to 34.6 percent margin. Proposition 200 allows medical doctors to prescribe controlled substances, such as marijuana, to relieve the pain and suffering of seriously or terminally ill patients. A patient who is prescribed marijuana by a doctor would not be subject to criminal penalties for possessing or using marijuana. However, House Bill 2518 signed in 1997 repealed some of the most controversial provisions of Proposition 200. The new law only allowed doctors to prescribe marijuana when they are authorized and rescheduled by the federal government.
In 2010, proponents of Proposition 200 had another victory with Proposition 203 which was approved as an initiative state statute by a 50.1 to 49.9 percent margin. Proposition 203 allows Arizona residents with specific medical conditions to be treated with medical marijuana. These individuals are now protected from arrest and prosecution for using medical marijuana that was properly prescribed to them. Note that this proposition did not legalize driving under the influence of medical marijuana nor working while under the influence. With the passage of this amendment, Arizona became the 15th state to legalize medical marijuana.
Since the approval of Proposition 203, Arizona legislature has attempted to limit access to medical marijuana. For instance, in March of 2011, the Arizona Department of Health Services released guidelines of who could grow, consume and distribute medical marijuana.
A.R.S. 36-2801 defines “Debilitating medical condition” as meaning one or more of the following:
A qualifying patient may apply for a registry identification car by submitting:
Under A.R.S. 36-2802, the following conduct is not protected by the Arizona Medical Marijuana Act:
Having a medical marijuana card or being a caregiver for someone who uses medical marijuana does not mean that you are exempt from Arizona laws. To protect yourself from legal problems it is important you understand the medical marijuana regulations in Arizona.
If you or someone you know have recently run into medical marijuana legal problems, be sure to contact us at Nava Law in Phoenix, AZ, to discuss your specific legal issue today.
Woman was charged with her second DUI within 7 years after being involved in a collision in Scottsdale. Through our investigation, we found multiple mistakes made by the arresting officer. These errors were used to get the prosecution to reduce the alleged offense to a charge with no jail time.
A black man was pulled over by Salt River Police Department while visiting from out of town. Despite showing no signs of impairment, the officers arrested him and charged him with DUI Drugs. We investigated the case heavily and interviewed every officer involved. Ultimately, a motion to suppress was filed and granted after an evidentiary hearing before a Judge.
A man was charged with attacking a family with a knife. After reviewing the evidence, it was determined that the instrument used was not a knife at all. The Grand Jury had been misled, so we filed a motion challenging the grand jury presentation. The prosecutor, confronted with the truth, agreed to reduce the charge to a misdemeanor with no jail time.
Woman was charged with her second DUI within 7 years after being involved in a collision in Scottsdale. Through our investigation, we found multiple mistakes made by the arresting officer. These errors were used to get the prosecution to reduce the alleged offense to a charge with no jail time.
A man was out on a walk and was stopped by police because he was in the area of an attempted vehicle theft. The man maintained his innocence, but the owner of the truck identified him as the man he saw attempt to steal it. We worked tirelessly to prepare a defense and get the prosecution to see reason. The State wouldn’t budge, so the case went to trial. After a 4 day trial, the jury took approximately 10 minutes to return a Not Guilty verdict.
Woman was charged with her second DUI within 7 years after being involved in a collision in Scottsdale. Through our investigation, we found multiple mistakes made by the arresting officer. These errors were used to get the prosecution to reduce the alleged offense to a charge with no jail time.
A client was charged with resist arrest after being targeted by police during the protests of Summer 2020. Our firm developed a strategy with activists and members of the media that led to a dismissal of our client’s case and, eventually, all cases connected to the political prosecution of the protesters.
Woman was charged with her second DUI within 7 years after being involved in a collision in Scottsdale. Through our investigation, we found multiple mistakes made by the arresting officer. These errors were used to get the prosecution to reduce the alleged offense to a charge with no jail time.
A woman and her boyfriend were arguing over the cleaning of their apartment. The police were called after things escalated and the woman was arrested. The Mesa City Prosecutors originally wanted the woman to do jail time. After working the case and providing background information, we were able to get the prosecutor to allow the woman to complete classes in exchange for a dismissal.
Woman was charged with her second DUI within 7 years after being involved in a collision in Scottsdale. Through our investigation, we found multiple mistakes made by the arresting officer. These errors were used to get the prosecution to reduce the alleged offense to a charge with no jail time.
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Woman was charged with her second DUI within 7 years after being involved in a collision in Scottsdale. Through our investigation, we found multiple mistakes made by the arresting officer. These errors were used to get the prosecution to reduce the alleged offense to a charge with no jail time.
