Q: If I had a conviction for use and possession of marijuana and then received a medical card a year later, can i do anhth
A:
It appear that at the time of the events that have rise to the conviction you did not be have a medical marijuana card. Accordingly, the act of possessing marijuana at that time was in violation of the law so the conviction will stand. The law looks at the particulars of the events at the time they occurred, not if you got a medical marijuana card a year later. Unfortunately, getting the card now cannot help with the old case.
Fortunately, you may be eligible to have your record sealed under a relatively new PA law that provides a mechanism to seal certain low-grafe offenses so that, for instance, prospective employers cannot see the record of the conviction. You should contact an experienced criminal defense attorney in your county who can review the details of your criminal history records and assist with the filing of the appropriate paperwork to work towards getting your record sealed.
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