Legal Question in Disability Law in Florida

I live in Florida. Some of my friends smoke marijuana illegally, but none of them have gotten in trouble before. If they were to be caught possessing a small amount of marijuana (less than one ounce), how much trouble would they be in? They are over 18 years old. Thanks.


Asked on 5/22/12, 11:06 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Eric Trabin Lucid Legal, PLLC

Possession of less than 20 grams of marijuana is a first degree misdemeanor punishable by up to a year in jail or probation. 20 grams or more of marijuana is a third degree felony punishable by up to 5 years of prison or probation. A conviction of any drug charge in Florida results in a 2 year driver's license suspension.

An ounce is 28 grams, so depending upon the specific amount that is being possessed, possession of less than an ounce might be a misdemeanor or a felony.

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Answered on 5/24/12, 10:11 am


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