Indiana currently criminalizes possession of any amount of marijuana, and the current state laws provide even harsher penalties for repeat offenders and persons involved in marijuana enterprise. If you are arrested for possession, sale, or cultivation of marijuana in the state of Indiana, you should consult a private marijuana attorney, or request court appointed marijuana lawyer counsel. According Indiana State Police and the Department of Justice, there are 14,000 to 15,000 arrests related to marijuana in the state each year, and according to DEA estimates, the state produces marijuana with a high-end retail value of nearly $1.1 billion dollars every year.
Medical Marijuana Users
In the state of Indiana, medical marijuana is not allowed, and therefore, possession of any amount will be treated as the applicable charges for criminal possession.
Non-Medical Users:
Currently in the state of Indiana, all marijuana users are considered non-medical or recreational users. Indiana lawmakers, however, have been reluctant to address the medical marijuana issue, and for the most part, the only support marijuana offenders receive is when jails face overcrowding, which leads to non-violent marijuana offenders receiving suspended sentences and early release.
Penalties for Marijuana Use in Alabama:
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Possession of less than 30g |
Misdemeanor |
Penalties include incarceration up to one (1) year, which can be discharged, with a fine of $5,000 dollars |
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Possession of more than 30g |
Misdemeanor or Felony |
Penalties include incarceration from six (6) months to three (3) years with fines up to $10,000 |
Penalties for Growing, Selling and Trafficking Marijuana:
Cultivation and Sale:
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Less than 30g |
Misdemeanor |
Penalties include less than one year of incarceration with potential fines up to $5,000 |
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More than 30g up to 10 lbs |
Felony |
Penalties include a six (6) months to three (3) years of incarceration, with the potential of fines up to $10,000 |
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More than 10 lbs |
Felony |
Penalties include incarceration periods of two (2) to eight (8) years, with the potential of fines up to $10,000 |
Sale:
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Sale to minors |
Felony |
Penalties include incarceration of six (6) months to three (3) years |
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Sale within 1,000 feet of a school or other mentioned area |
Felony |
Penalties include incarceration of two (2) to eight (8) years of incarceration and fines up to $10,000 |
Penalties for Driving Under the Influence of Marijuana
In the state of Indiana, any
person found driving with a detectable level of an illegal drug or a metabolite
of an illegal drug is to be charged with driving under the influence. The state of Indiana refers to this as a
“zero tolerance “policy on drugged driving, which can be proven through urine
and blood tests following a probable cause arrest.
Legal Help with a Marijuana Offense
If you are currently facing marijuana related criminal charges, consulting legal counsel is the first step in garnering a favorable outcome in your case. In the vast majority of instances, users and low-end dealers are mandated to attend substance abuse counseling, pay fines, and observe a probationary period, if they elect to take a plea bargain. An attorney can help make these arrangements for you or your loved ones.
