I was charged with Possession of Marijuana in Indiana. Now what?

Now that two of Indiana’s neighboring states have legalized marijuana, some mistakenly believe that any marijuana purchased from a dispensary in a state that has legalized marijuana, is legal to possess in Indiana. However, the mere possession of marijuana in Indiana, no matter where it was purchased, is still illegal.

In Indiana, if one knowingly or intentionally has marijuana in their possession, it is a crime classified as a B Misdemeanor with penalties up to 6 months in jail and fines up to $1,000. If a person has a previous drug conviction and is charged with Possession of Marijuana less than 30 grams, it is classified as a Class A Misdemeanor with penalties up to 1 year in jail and fines up to $5,000. However, if the person possesses 30 grams or more of marijuana and has a previous drug conviction, it is classified as a Level 6 Felony with penalties ranging anywhere from 6 months to 2 and a half years in jail and fines up to $10,000.

If you’ve been charged with Possession of Marijuana in Indiana, you need an experienced attorney to help you navigate the law. Depending on the level of your charge and your past criminal history, your attorney may be able to help you get a Pre-Trial Diversion. A Pre-Trial Diversion is one way to get your case dismissed without jail time or a conviction if you’re willing to jump through a few hoops and pay some court costs and fees.

We have experienced criminal defense attorneys standing by between the hours of 8:30 – 5:00 p.m. to assess your situation and explain your options.  Call us today at (855) 582-7900, press 1, and be sure to tell our Client Intake Specialist that you read this blog post.

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