A person convicted of possessing marijuana for the first time has a good chance of not getting jail time. Marijuana possession is a Class 1 misdemeanor.

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4/5/2011
Anton J. Stelly
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Marijuana Possession Penalties in Virginia -- First Offense

A person convicted of possessing marijuana for the first time has a good  chance of not getting jail time.

Virginia does not treat marijuana possession as a "slap on the wrist" offense -- it is a Class 1 misdemeanor with a maximum jail term of 1 year, plus a $2,500 fine, and loss of driver's license for a year.

However, certain cases bear more leniency.

A "first-timer" may be eligible for "first offender stautus." 

Attorneys who specialize in drug offenses may be able to obtain for their clients the benefits of this statute.

 

Category: Marijuana, Cocaine Drug and Alcohol Charges

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Mr. Stelly regularly appears in the courts of the City of Richmond, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Goochland County, and Hanover County.




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