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Tuesday, September 1, 2015

California State Law on Marijuana.

Just because some surrounding western states have legalized the recreational use of marijuana does not mean anything has changed in the state of California.  Many forms of possession, use, and sale of marijuana could get you arrested and land you in jail.  Here is a brief overview of the current California law on the subject.

Unless you are a qualified marijuana patient, possession of 28.5 grams or less for personal use is considered an infraction with a maximum penalty of a $100 fine.  If there is an intent to distribute ANY amount of the drug, that is a felony subject to between 16 months and 3 years of incarceration!  Even if you cultivate any amount of marijuana the penalty once again could be up to 3 years in prison.

If you or someone you care about has been arrested for any marijuana infraction you must not hesitate.  Maybe someday soon the laws of the Big Bear state will change, but for now you must call Attorney William Chestnut a top criminal attorney for more than 3 decades at (408) 298-6990.  Tomorrow’s accepted lifestyle may be today’s prison sentence!

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