What are the potential penalties for a marijuana possession charge(s)?
There is a vast range of penalties that could be imposed for a marijuana possession or distribution case. However, the worst part of having a conviction for a marijuana related offense is that you will have a criminal record. Good luck finding a job in this “dog eat dog” economy if you have a criminal record. Do you really believe that many top notch companies will want to hire an applicant who could be a “stoner?” If the marijuana possession case only involves a minor amount, then the penalties are lower. The penalties increase with the weight of the seized marijuana. For possession of marijuana that is less than (50) grams then it is a DP offense, and the jail exposure is six months. Meanwhile, if a person possesses more than fifty (50) grams of marijuana then it is considered a fourth degree. The jail exposure is up to up to eighteen (18) months in jail. The sentencing schemes for the selling/distribution of marijuana are much more progressive. The following info shows the degree of
