{"id":8960,"date":"2013-08-19T10:33:13","date_gmt":"2013-08-19T17:33:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/?page_id=8960"},"modified":"2023-07-26T11:25:29","modified_gmt":"2023-07-26T18:25:29","slug":"is-marijuana-legal-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/criminal-defense-law\/blog\/is-marijuana-legal-in-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"Is Marijuana Legal in Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"
Arizona legalized recreational marijuana possession on November 30th 2020 under Proposition 207; however, specific guidelines exist for its possession and consumption. Possession without valid medicinal prescription remains illegal and punishable under law; it’s essential to seek legal advice from an experienced criminal defense attorney should you find yourself accused of this offense in order to safeguard both your rights and future.<\/span><\/p>\n
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Arizona Marijuana Laws<\/span><\/h2>\n
Arizona laws are clear in regard to marijuana. Possession of marijuana is legal if the individual has a medical prescription from a licensed physician, or meets the criteria to legally obtain for recreational use from a dispensary. While possession laws have changed, there are still penalties for certain amounts of marijuana in your possession.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n
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Penalties for Marijuana Possession<\/span><\/h2>\n