Marijuana Possession and Its Consequences

Whether you were arrested by a state officer or a federal officer is a big distinction. Each state has different laws when it comes to possession. If a state police officer arrests or tickets you then your consequence will follow whatever that particular states laws regarding marijuana possession are. If you are arrested by a federal agent, then chances are you are violating the law in a much grander scale. Federal agents don't just show up at your door unless they have reason to believe that you are involved with transporting or manufacturing of marijuana and/or have ties to much more serious illegal issues.

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Your charges can range from a state or federal misdemeanor or felony. State charges for possession of marijuana vary from a misdemeanor or felony to jail or prison time and court fines. The amount you were caught with and if you have a prior offense will affect the sentencing. Say you are in Texas, you have less than two ounces in your possession and you are a first time offender. You could be sentenced to serve jail time for up to 180 days and have to pay up to $2,000 in fines. If you had more than two ounces jail time increases to up to one year to and up to $4,000 in fees. The more you have in your possession at the time of the arrest, the steeper the consequences.

On the Federal level, possession for a first offense can be a misdemeanor that may give you up to one year in prison and up to $1,000 in fines. If you have a prior offense on your record or your arrest is linked to other criminal activity.