MARIJUANA

Minnesota Marijuana Attorney

 

Marijuana charges range in severity from a petty misdemeanor ticket to serious felony charges. Even a petty misdemeanor for possession of a small amount of marijuana can make you ineligible for student loans, the military, and many professional licenses. Any felony charge can seriously affect your future. If you or a loved one has been charged with any level of marijuana crime, call Eric Doolittle and the team at Lighthouse Defense to discuss the specifics of your case.

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Possession of drug paraphernalia is a petty misdemeanor and punishable by up to a $300 fine. A second conviction is a misdemeanor and punishable by up to 90 days in jail and/or a $1,000 fine. Minnesota Statute 152.092

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Minnesota law defines a “small amount” of marijuana as 42.5 grams or less. Possession of a small amount of marijuana, or a sale without “remuneration” (payment of some sort) is a petty misdemeanor. A second offense within two years is a misdemeanor. 

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Possession of any amount of marijuana wax, concentrate, or edibles is a felony level offense.

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Marijuana in a Motor Vehicle - Minnesota Statute 152.027

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The owner or driver of a motor vehicle found to have 1.5 grams of marijuana on them, or in an area easily accessed by the driver or passenger, is guilty of marijuana in a motor vehicle, a misdemeanor offense. This law does not apply to the trunk of a vehicle. 

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Fifth Degree Controlled Substance - Minnesota Statute 152.025

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• Possession of more than 42.5 ounces of marijuana;

• Sale of marijuana for cash;

• Any amount of marijuana wax, edibles or concentrate;

• The penalty for possession or sale of a controlled substance in the fifth degree is five years prison and/or a $10,000 fine.

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Fourth Degree Controlled Substance - Minnesota Statute 152.024

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Selling marijuana in in a school zone, public housing zone, or drug treatment facility. Fourth degree possession or sale is punishable by up to 15 years and/or a $100,000 fine.

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Third Degree Controlled Substance - Minnesota Statute 152.023

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• Possession of 10 kilograms or more;

• Sale of 5 or more kilograms;

• Third degree sale or possession is punishable by up to 20 years in prison and/or a $250,000 fine.

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Second Degree Controlled Substance - Minnesota Statute 152.022

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• Possession of 25 kilograms or 100 plants;

• Sale of 10 kilograms;

• Selling 5 kilograms of marijuana, in a school zone, park, public housing zone or drug treatment facility;

• Second degree possession or sale of a controlled substance is punishable by up to 25 years in prison and/or a $500,000 fine. A second degree conviction with one or more priors is subject to a three year mandatory minimum prison sentence.

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First Degree Controlled Substance - Minnesota Statute 152.021

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• 50 kilograms of marijuana or 500 plants

• Sale of 25 kilograms or more

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Contact a Minnesota Marijuana Lawyer

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If you or a loved one has been charged with any level of  marijuana crime in Minnesota, you need an experienced Minnesota marijuana lawyer on your side to defend your rights and make sure you get the best defense possible. Call Eric Doolittle and the team at Lighthouse Defense today for a free and confidential case evaluation.