Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

do you go to jail if your 18 year old and get caugth with less than 1.0z of weed and it your first time.


Asked on 7/19/10, 10:18 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Michael Stone Law Offices of Michael B. Stone Toll Free 1-855-USE-MIKE

No. It is a $250 ticket. But you should fight it and ask for a jury trial. Make them work for their $250.

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Answered on 7/19/10, 3:27 pm
Robert Marshall Law Office of Robert L, Marshall

Possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, Health & Safety Code 11357(b), carries a fine only�

BUT, because you're under 21, your license will be suspended for a year if you're convicted. You may be eligible for diversion, where the charges will be dismissed if you stay out of trouble for 18 months and take a drug education class. If you complete diversion, you would avoid the license suspension.

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Answered on 7/20/10, 7:14 am


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