Legal Question in Criminal Law in Virginia

Posession

I was caught twice with marijuana on me in school. The first time it was like a dimebag. The second time it was like a dub. I am going to court august 28th and i would like to know the possible punishments.


Asked on 8/21/06, 11:25 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Michael Hendrickson Law Office Michael E. Hendrickson

Re: Posession

Conviction for marijuana possession is a class 1 misdemeanor which carries a possible sentence of a fine up to $2500 and/or up to 12 months in jail. However, if you have no prior convictions, you should get off with a suspended sentence and supervised probation, which likely may include some community service and, perhaps, a modest fine.

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Answered on 8/21/06, 8:05 pm


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