Marijuana Distribution or Trafficking

South Carolina has very stiff laws regarding marijuana distribution or “trafficking”. If you have any amount greater than ten pounds, you will be considered a trafficker and will be subject to felony penalties for marijuana sales / trafficking as listed below:

Between 10 and 100 lbs

First Offense

• $10,000 fine
• Mandatory minimum of 1 year in jail, and up to 10 years without possibility of probation or suspension

Second Offense

• $15,000 fine
• Mandatory minimum of 5 years in jail, and up to 20 years without possibility of probation or suspension

Third or Subsequent Offense

• $15,000 fine
• Mandatory 25 years in jail, without possibility of probation or suspension

Between 100 and 2,000 lbs

• $25,000 fine
• Mandatory minimum of 25 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension

Between 2,000 and 10,000 lbs

• $50,000 fine
• Mandatory minimum of 25 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension

Greater than 10,000 lbs

• $200,000 fine
• Mandatory minimum of 25 year in jail without possibility of probation or suspension

Trafficking to a minor within ½ mile of a playground, park or school

• $10,000 fine
• Up to 10 years in jail without possibility of probation or suspension

If you are charged with marijuana distribution or trafficking in South Carolina, and it is your first offense, you have options. An experienced attorney may be able to arrange for you to attend a treatment and rehabilitation facility in exchange for dismissal of the charges against you. Call Bernstein & Bernstein today for a consultation regarding the options available for your specific case.