Legal Question in Criminal Law in New Mexico

everyone keeps telling me under 8 OZ of cronick (high grade) marijuana is a felony but i thinks its less considering the price difference can you tell me?


Asked on 10/25/09, 7:04 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Charles Aspinwall Charles S. Aspinwall, J.D., LLC

Price has nothing to do with the possession of illegal drugs. Possession of any amount with intent to distribute is a felony in NM. Possession of 1 oz. or less of MJ for personal use in NM is a petty misdemeanor. Possession of medical MJ with the appropriate card is not a crime.

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Answered on 11/01/09, 12:48 pm


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