{"id":204,"date":"2014-06-26T22:32:09","date_gmt":"2014-06-26T22:32:09","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/esqny.com\/wordpress\/?page_id=204"},"modified":"2014-08-24T15:54:40","modified_gmt":"2014-08-24T15:54:40","slug":"marijuana-possession","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/esqny.com\/wordpress\/practice-areas\/criminal-law\/drugs-narcotics\/marijuana-possession\/","title":{"rendered":"Marijuana Possession"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>In New York, anyone charged with possession of 25 grams or less of marijuana is subject to a violation, which is called Unlawful Possession of Marijuana, under New York Penal Law Section 221.05. Although this charge is a merely a violation of law the law and considered non-criminal, the long-term collateral consequences of a marijuana possession conviction are severe. For example, if you are convicted of marijuana possession, you lose eligibility for federal student aid and it may appear to a potential employer on a background check.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Criminal Possession of Marijuana in New York<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There are two main types of marijuana-related crimes recognized in New York: criminal possession, and criminal sale. Both are handled by Article 221 of the New York Penal Law.<\/p>\n<p>Penalties for Criminal Possession of Marijuana:<\/p>\n<p><strong>5th Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Possession amount:<\/strong> over 25 grams<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge:<\/strong> Class B Misdemeanor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong> fine of up to $500, up to three months in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4th Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Possession amount:<\/strong> over two ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge:<\/strong> Class A Misdemeanor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong> fine of up to $1,000, up to one year in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3rd Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Possession amount:<\/strong> over eight ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge:<\/strong> Class E Felony<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong> up to four years in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2nd Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Possession amount:<\/strong> over 16 ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge:<\/strong> Class D Felony<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong> up to seven years in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1st Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Possession amount:<\/strong> over 10 pounds<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge:<\/strong> Class C Felony<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong> up to 15 years in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>Penalties for Criminal Sale of Marijuana:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>5th Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sale amount:<\/strong> two grams or less; one cigarette containing marijuana<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge:<\/strong> Class B Misdemeanor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong> fine of up to $500, up to three months in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>4th Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sale amount:<\/strong> more than two grams, up to 25 grams<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge:<\/strong> Class A Misdemeanor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong> fine of up to $1,000, up to one year in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>3rd Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sale amount:<\/strong> more than 25 grams<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge:<\/strong> Class E Felony<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong> up to four years in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>2nd Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sale amount:<\/strong> more than four ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge:<\/strong> Class D Felony<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong> up to seven years in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong>1st Degree<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sale amount:<\/strong> more than 16 ounces<\/li>\n<li><strong>Charge:<\/strong> Class C Felony<\/li>\n<li><strong>Penalties:<\/strong> up to 15 years in prison<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>Contact a Knowledgeable Rochester New York Marijuana Possession Attorney<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If you or a loved one has been accused of a marijuana offense and are in need of a <a title=\"Criminal Defense\" href=\"http:\/\/esqny.com\/wordpress\/practice-areas\/criminal-law\/\">criminal defense<\/a> lawyer in the Greater Rochester Area of New York, contact the <a title=\"Contact\" href=\"http:\/\/esqny.com\/wordpress\/contact\/\">Law Office of Emanuel N. 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