Possession of Marijuana
If you have been arrested for possession of marijuana, you should consult an attorney as soon as possible. A conviction marijuana could cause you to lose your job, your driving privileges or even your freedom. The range of punishment for marijuana conviction depends on whether your case is pending in state or municipal court. It also depends on whether you are charged with a misdemeanor or a felony. For example:
- Possession of Marijuana 2nd is the unlawful possession of marijuana for personal use.
- If your possession of marijuana case is pending in municipal court, you can be sentenced up to 6 months in jail and accessed a fine up to $500.
- If your possession of marijuana case is pending in district court, you can be sentenced up to 1 year in jail in jail and accessed a fine up to $6,000.
- Your driver's license will be suspended Department of Public Safety for a period of six months.
Possession of Marijuana 2nd Degree
- Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree is the unlawful possession of marijuana (i) for other than personal use; (ii) while have prior possession of marijuana conviction.
- Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree is a felony.
- If convicted possession of marijuana 1st degree, you can be sentenced up to 10 years in jail and accessed a fine up to $15,000.
- Your sentenced can be enhanced if you have prior qualifying felony convictions.
- Your driver's license will be suspended Department of Public Safety for a period of six months.
Possession of Marijuana 1st Degree
- Possession of more than 2.2 pounds of marijuana is considered drug trafficking and is punishable by a minimum prison sentence of three years and a fine of at least $25,000.
- Your driver's license will be suspended Department of Public Safety for a period of six months.
Trafficking in Marijuana
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