Ohio Marijuana Possession Penalties
Columbus Criminal Defense Lawyer
As with all other drug charges, an individual faces different degrees of charges depending on the amount of Marijuana that they are found possessing. Marijuana possession charges below 100 grams are a minor misdemeanor. Marijuana possession charges above 100 grams are criminal charges in Ohio that can vary from misdemeanors to felonies.
Ohio Mariuana Possession Penalties
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100-200 grams - 4th degree misdemeanor
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200-1,000 grams - 5th degree felony
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1,000-5,000 grams - 3rd degree felony
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5,000-20,000 - 3rd degree felony
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Greater than 20,000 grams - 2nd degree felony
Hire an Experienced Columbus Drug Crimes Lawyer
Fortunately, the Law Offices of Eric J. Hoffman have extensive experience with drug crime charges in the state of Ohio and are regarded by peers and clients as distinguished specialist in the field. Mr. Hoffman has 34 years of experience defending clients with drug crime charges. Mr. Hoffman most notably has been involved in many high profile drug crime cases in Columbus and the surrounding counties and has received multiple not guilty verdicts.