Raleigh Marijuana Possession Lawyer
Marijuana Possession Penalties and Defenses
The criminal defense team at the Hopper Law Firm can help you fight charges of marijuana possession. If you have been arrested for possession of marijuana, the first thing you should do is come to our office to learn what you can do to guard yourself against the prosecution, because anything you say or do regarding the case may be used as evidence against you. The penalties for this crime vary according to the quantity of the drug that was found in your possession:
- Up to ½ of an ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $200 fine
- Between ½ ounce and 1 ½ ounce is also a misdemeanor, but the jail term increases to a maximum of 120 days and the fine may be as high as $500
- More than 1 ½ ounce is punishable as a felony, with up to 12 months in jail and a fine to be determined by the judge
Beyond the immediate difficulties associated with jail time and fines, you may have a criminal record which could bar you from being hired for certain jobs. For any charge of marijuana possession, no matter how severe, there are often defenses capable of having the charges dropped or reduced. The sooner you meet with an experienced Raleigh criminal defense lawyer, the better will be your chances of a successful outcome.
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The fact of your arrest does not mean you will be convicted or are guilty. The prosecution will have to prove beyond a doubt that you are guilty of the crime, and there are many ways to prevent this from occurring. One of the many defenses we can take on your behalf is to challenge any evidence brought against you, especially if there are any signs that it violated your rights to unlawful search and seizure.
The most important action you can take at this moment is to meet with us to determine what can be done to help you avoid a conviction and the consequences that it would have on your future.
Contact a Raleigh marijuana possession attorney to begin working on your defense after an arrest for possession of marijuana.