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I know it is illegal to possess marijuana, but I do smoke marijuana occasionally. What is the penalty if I am caught with single joint?

April 26, 2017illegal Joint marijuana penalty possess smoke

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I know it is illegal to possess marijuana, but I do smoke marijuana occasionally. What is the penalty if I am caught with single joint?

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Simple possession of less than 28.5 grams (one ounce) of marijuana is a misdemeanor in California. The fine for possession of less than 28.5 grams of marijuana is $100, but penalty assessments can increase this significantly. However, unlike other misdemeanors, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana can not be punished by a jail term.