Possession 1/8th marijuana and Possession drug paraphernalia. I have no priors. I am a full time student, I work, and volunteer teach. And I also will be receiving my medical marijuana card before my court date.
2006-12-03 17:09:40 · 6 answers · asked by katie 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
For a first offense of HS 11357(b) - possession of less than one ounce of marijuana - you can expect a fine of about $110. If the paraphernalia was a pot pipe, you can expect nothing more than the above fine. If it was a meth / crack / opium pipe, you can expect a drug diversion program and perhaps a slightly larger fine.
2006-12-03 17:26:47 · answer #1 · answered by James P 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a retired Orange County deputy sheriff, so some of my information may be dated back to the 1990's. As far as I know such an offense would be a monetary fine much like a traffic ticket. (Assuming your paraphenalia was only marijuana related). You would have some sort of record, either a misdemeanor or an infraction (traffic tix are infractions), however, being your first offense, you may be eligible for diversion. (Drug awareness classes, which, upon completion, wipe your record clean). As far as having a medical marijuana card, I've never dealt in court with that, so I just don't know. It is probably either up to the judge if he accepts your condition, or there may already be a standard policy in place for your particular county (if you're in No. Ca. it is probably pretty liberal).
If you're a starving student, who may be going into the education field, and are concerned about a record, this is pretty mild stuff, but would probably require some explanation on your part for future public education employment. If you really want to be on the safe side, an attorney, (get a referral you trust), would be the best way to go. A cheap and effective alternative is the local legal aid society, which charges only on ability to pay. They could either represent you, or, in all likliehood, walk you through what you need to do at their offices, and then have you represent yourself. (It's not difficult, you would probably just negotiate with an asst. DA or city atty. or their asst. or intern). Good Luck ol51
2006-12-03 19:33:56 · answer #2 · answered by ol51 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not familar with california law but lemme give it a shot. Were you Ok'd by your doctor to take marijuana before you were caught and just havent recieved the card? If thats the case then use your doctor as an alliby or a witness when u goto court.
If not...you still broke the law. I would expect a small ($100-200) fine and community service nothing too bad
2006-12-03 17:18:59 · answer #3 · answered by rcossy1023 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
probably court probation and a fine.A medical marijuana card may or may not help, depending on the judge and the DA. If you were driving or had minors with you, it could be worse. Did you hire an attorney?
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2016-11-30 02:57:03 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If they don't throw it out then the most that will happen is they will make you go to a drug class, pay a fine and probably be on probation for a couple of years.
2006-12-03 17:15:00 · answer #6 · answered by flutterby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋