Possession of Marijuana
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Even though Possession of Marijuana is a misdemeanor in Virginia, the potential penalties can be severe. If it is your first offense, you face a potential jail sentence of up to 30 days, a fine, and a mandatory 6 month loss of your driver’s license. A second or subsequent charge would increase the potential jail sentence to up to 12 months.
In Virginia, there is no weight requirement for marijuana. Thus, even residue in a bag or smoking device would suffice to support a conviction.
Potential Defenses for Possession of Marijuana in Virginia.
As with all drug cases, I often file a motion to suppress the evidence against you due to an illegal search and seizure. I will also try to show that you did not know the marijuana was there if it was found in a car you were driving, or riding in. I will also require that the prosecutor have the necessary testing done to prove that it was in fact marijuana.
If this is your first offense, I can often get the court to place you on probation for a period of time with special conditions, and then dismiss the charge at the end of the probation period. By doing this, you will keep your record clean.
Free Legal Defense Consultation for Possession of Marijuana.
For a free, no obligation consultation regarding your Virginia Possession of Marijuana charge, Please contact me on any criminal matter at: (703) 330-3200 or fill out our contact form >>
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