California Possession of Marijuana Defense Lawyers

Possession of Marijuana – California Health and Safety Code 11357

The attorneys at Wallin & Klarich have over 30 years of experience handling marijuana cases in Southern California. Our attorneys have the skill and expertise to provide you with the best possible defense in your case.

Possession of marijuana is regulated by California Health and Safety Code 11357. Possessing marijuana can result in fines and a misdemeanor conviction on your record.

Possessing more than 28.5 grams of marijuana can result in misdemeanor conviction and subject the person to up to six months in county jail and a five hundred dollar fine ($500). However, possessing more than 28.5 grams of marijuana can be an indication that there was an intention to sell. This will subject the defendant to a felony conviction and up to three years in state prison. See California Health and Safety Code Section 11359.

Possessing not more than 28.5 grams of marijuana will result in a misdemeanor conviction and will most likely result in a fine of one hundred dollars ($100). However, if the defendant has three or more prior convictions of possessing marijuana within two years of the current charge, the defendant may be referred for education, treatment, or rehabilitation to an appropriate community program. See California Penal Code Section 1000.1, 1000.2.

Possession of marijuana charges also differ in punishment if the defendant is found to be in possession on school grounds. See California Health and Safety Code Section 11357(d)-(e). A defendant can also lose his or her driver’s license if convicted of possession of marijuana while driving and is under the age of 21. See California Vehicle Code Section 13202.5.

If you are charged with possession of marijuana, it is critical that you talk to an attorney. At Wallin & Klarich, our attorneys will use their knowledge of the law to provide you with the best possible drug crime defense. Wallin & Klarich attorneys will aggressively defend you to ensure the judge takes into account all of the available options in your case. Contact the experienced Southern California criminal defense attorneys at Wallin & Klarich today at 1-888-749-0034 or visit www.wklaw.com for more valuable information. We will be there when you call.