What is Unlawful Possession of Marijuana?
The least serious, simple possession charge is called unlawful possession of marijuana (known as UPM), It is treated as a violation, not a misdemeanor. Despite New York’s rigid penalties, the State treats “Unlawful Possession of Marijuana” as a non-criminal violation. The consequences of such a violation are not criminal. In other words, you will not have a criminal record if you are found in violation of being in Unlawful Possession of Marijuana. However, you may be charged with a Misdemeanor if the amount found is of a certain weight. Hiring an experienced criminal lawyer may result in having the possession charge reduced to a mere violation.
