Sentences with phrase «misdemeanor marijuana possession»

Joseph L. Robertson had a small amount of marijuana confiscated during a traffic stop in May 2012 and was charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession.

Starting on Nov. 19, people caught with 25 grams or less of marijuana will in most cases receive a summons and a fine ranging from $ 100 and $ 250, rather than being arrested and charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession, Bratton said.

There were 17,880 arrests in NYC last year for which the most serious charge was low - level misdemeanor marijuana possession, according to the state Department of Criminal Justice Services.

Not exact matches

Cuomo says his marijuana plan would correct a «blatant inconsistency» in the law that treats the private possession of small amounts of pot — 25 grams or less — as a violation, while the public display of weed carries misdemeanor charges.

Private possession of small amounts of marijuana is considered just a violation, but when the drug becomes public during a police search, the person is subject to a misdemeanor charge.

Concealed possession of small amounts of marijuana is a violation, subject to a ticket and $ 100 fine, while smoking or public possession rises to a misdemeanor.

The new legislation would make the possession of 25 grams of marijuana or less, in private or public view, a violation subject to a ticket and fine rather than a misdemeanor, Cuomo announced Monday.

And during his watch over the past 30 months, serious crime in New York has fallen to new record lows, with fewer arrests of misdemeanor offenders, particularly for marijuana possession and other quality - of - life violations.

A misdemeanor arrest for marijuana possession, which happen more often to young people of color, can hurt their chances of getting a job or qualifying for student loans.

At a City Council hearing on Monday, Queens Councilman Rory Lancman, chairman of the Committee on Justice Systems, asked the city's five district attorneys to decline to prosecute individuals who are arrested for low - level marijuana possession for misdemeanors.

«Softer» drugs like marijuana are allowed for medicinal use, and possession for non-licensed individuals may result in a misdemeanor rather than a felony, but even for marijuana there's a mandatory minimum sentencing guideline.

In Illinois, possession of less than 30 grams of marijuana is a misdemeanor.

For example, it is very common for people to take «time served» on a misdemeanor charge, such as possession of marijuana.

A conviction for a marijuana possession charge can have very serious consequences, even if it's just a misdemeanor.

Possession of marijuana under 2 ounces is still a class B misdemeanor.

Our Georgia criminal defense attorneys, working with our Atlanta criminal defense lawyer — represents clients throughout the state of Georgia in felony and misdemeanor charges such as: theft by shoplifting, possession of marijuana / drugs, simple battery, aggravated assault, probation revocation, bond hearings, obstruction, robbery, rape, domestic violence, disorderly conduct, forgery and more.

In this short video, you will hear directly from defendant Steven Marlowe who has refused a plea deal for a marijuana possession misdemeanor charge.

Marijuana possession can range anywhere from a Class B Misdemeanor for possession less than 2 oz.

I am a convicted felon for Robbery and 2 CLASS U misdemeanors for possession of Marijuana.

Even a misdemeanor charge of possession of marijuana could result in a two - year suspension.

The woman was arrested on one felony count of cocaine possession and a misdemeanor count of marijuana possession.