Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kentucky

Drug Charges and Fines

Is possession of marijuana a felony or a misdemeanor? What is the fine?


Asked on 4/09/02, 2:46 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Coy Coy, Gilbert & Gilbert

Re: Drug Charges and Fines

It depends upon the quantity and whether offense is possession or trafficking. Less than 8 ozs. trafficking is Class A misdemeanor More than 8 ozs less than 5 lbs. is Class D felony. Trafficking in 5 or more lbs., Class C felony. Possession of marijuana is Class A misdemeanor

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Answered on 4/10/02, 2:01 pm


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