Legal Question in Criminal Law in New York

Re: marijuana possesion

The crime is a B misdemeanor and is Criminal possession of marijuana in the fifth degree. While you don't necessarily NEED a lawyer there is a very likely chance that retaining one would give you a much greater possibility of having the case dismissed or reaching a more favorable plea than if you were in your own. This area of law is our specialty, however, we would need some more information before making a complete and proper determination. You are welcome to contact us for a free consultation.

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Re: marijuana possesion

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Re: marijuana possesion

Its a Class B misdemeanor. Here is the statute:

� 221.10 Criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree

A person is guilty of criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree when he knowingly and unlawfully possesses:

1. marihuana in a public place, as defined in section 240.00 of this chapter, and such marihuana is burning or open to public view; or

2. one or more preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances containing marihuana and the preparations, compounds, mixtures or substances are of an aggregate weight of more than twenty-five grams.

Criminal possession of marihuana in the fifth degree is a class B misdemeanor.

If you have no priors, you can get a Marijuana ACD, which means the case gets adjourned for 1 year and then dismissed if you have not been in any trouble. You probably don't need a lawyer but I always advise people to have a lawyer, just in case, so you do not get taken advangtage of.