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Florida Marijuana Laws
Marijuana Charges |
Florida marijuana laws are moderate in dealing with smaller amounts of marijuana possession and cultivation, especially considering the state is in the top ten in most statistical categories for the growth and distribution of marijuana. In fact, according to DEA estimates, around 270,000 pounds of marijuana are produced annually in the Sunshine State, albeit in light of Florida marijuana cultivation laws, with a high-end street value estimate of $1.8 billion dollars. The laws dealing with higher amounts, however, are much stricter, and include mandatory minimums, long jail sentences, and bigger fines than simple possession of paraphernalia and personal use amounts of marijuana.
Medical Marijuana Users
Florida currently has no medical marijuana laws.
Non-Medical Users:
All marijuana users in Florida are classified as non-medical users. Those who sell or possess large amounts face huge penalties under state law, and almost all penalties carry a felony conviction.
Penalties for Marijuana Use or Possession in California:
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Possession of 20 grams or less |
Misdemeanor |
The penalty is up to 1 year in jail with a fine of up to $1,000 |
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Possession of more than 20 grams |
Felony |
Penalties include up to 5 years of jail time and fines up to $5,000 |
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Possession of 25 plants or more |
Felony |
Penalties include up to 15 years of jail time and fines of up to $10,000 |
Penalties for Growing, Selling and Trafficking Marijuana:
Sale or Cultivation:
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Delivery of 20 grams or less |
Misdemeanor |
Penalties include up to 1 year of jail time and up to a $1,000 fine |
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25 pounds or less |
Felony |
Penalties include up to 5 years in jail and fines up to $5,000 |
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25-2,000 pounds or 2,000 plants |
Felony |
Penalties include a Mandatory Minimum Sentence of 3 years in jail and a $25,000 fine |
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2,000-10,000 pounds or 10,000 plants |
Felony |
Penalties include a Mandatory Minimum Sentence of 7 years in jail and a $50,000 fine |
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10,000 pounds or more or 10, 000 plants or more |
Felony |
Penalties include a Mandatory Minimum Sentence of 15 years in jail and a $200,000 fine |
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Within 1,000 feet of a park, school, college or other specified area |
Felony |
Penalties include up to 15 years in jail and a $10,000 fine |
Marijuana Paraphernalia:
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Possession |
Misdemeanor |
The penalties include up to 1 year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000 |
Penalties for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana (DUID)
Florida has no DUID or driving under the influence of Marijuana laws.
Legal Help with a Marijuana Offense
If you have been charged with a marijuana offense in Florida, especially for a sales offense, you should immediately seek the counsel of a marijuana attorney. Get specialized marijuana lawyers working on your case to ensure every potential legal option is explored before accepting any plea bargain agreement. A marijuana attorney knows how to work a marijuana-related case, and understands the plea process, including what it would take to get your charges reduced or dismissed.