Marijuana Possession

The penalties for marijuana possession in South Carolina are quite severe. You can be charged with misdemeanor possession if you have less than one ounce of marijuana. The penalties are stronger if it is your second, or subsequent arrest for possession. Possession of more than ten pounds of marijuana is considered trafficking, which is a felony. If you are arrested and charged with any of these crimes, you need experienced attorneys like Bernstein & Bernstein to defend you from the possible penalties for marijuana possession:

Less than one ounce, first offense

• $100 – $200 fine
• Up to 30 days in jail

Less than one ounce, repeat offense

• $200 – $1,000 fine and/or
• Up to 1 year in jail

Although the penalties for possession of marijuana are stiff, an experienced drug attorney knows all aspects of the law and how best to defend you. For example, if you are first offender you may be able to have a conditional discharge granted after completion of an approved drug abuse program. You may also be permitted to enter a pretrial intervention program. Even second offenses may have the sentence suspended and probation granted under certain circumstances.

If you’ve been arrested and charged with marijuana possession, you need a qualified drug attorney to handle your case. Call the attorneys at Bernstein & Bernstein today for your personalized consultation.