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C.B., 41, of Richmond was charged with possession of marijuana.
It is very important to have the best criminal defense possible when facing a criminal charge.
The SRIS Law Group Virginia criminal defense attorneys can defend you against any type of criminal charge.
Our Virginia criminal defense lawyers have the experience to defend you against any type of criminal charge.
Contact a SRIS Law Group Virginia criminal defense lawyer in Virginia.
VIRGINIA MARIJUANA LAW
Marijuana Possession In Virginia?
The Virginia law regarding marijuana is pretty straightforward. The Virginia law regarding marijuana is that in most instances it is illegal to possess marijuana or distribute marijuana in Virginia.
If you are charged with violating the law in Virginia regarding marijuana, then you face some serious consequences. The following are the penalties for violating the law regarding possession of marijuana.
Even a simple possession of marijuana is a violation of Virginia law.
Marijuana Possession Penalties
- A simple possession of marijuana in Virginia is a misdemeanor. The maximum penalties for a first offense possession of marijuana are 30 days in jail and a $500 fine for a first offense.
- A simple possession of marijuana second (2nd) offense in Virginia is a Class 1 misdemeanor. The maximum penalty for a Virginia Class 1 misdemeanor is 12 months in jail and $2500 fine.
The other penalty as with any drug conviction is the suspension of your license in Virginia.
The Virginia marijuana law regarding possession is codified in Virginia Code 18.2-250.1.
Free Consultation on a Marijuana Possession Charge in Virginia
If you seeking a Virginia marijuana law attorney to help you defend a marijuana/pot charge in Virginia, contact the SRIS Law Group Virginia marijuana law attorneys to defend you.
Our Virginia criminal defense lawyers have the knowledge and experience to defend you against any type of Virginia marijuana charge.
Class 1 Misdemeanor Virginia Penalties
What is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Virginia?
A Class 1 Misdemeanor in Virginia is the most serious misdemeanor offense in Virginia.
The maximum penalty for a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia is 12 months in jail and $2500 fine.
A significant number of criminal offenses are classified as a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Virginia.
Some examples of Class 1 Misdemeanors in Virginia are:
- Virginia DUI
- Virginia Possession of Marijuana
- Virginia Reckless Driving
- Virginia Domestic Violence
- Virginia Sexual Battery
If you are facing a Class 1 Misdemeanor charge in Virginia, contact the SRIS Law Group Virginia criminal misdemeanor defense attorneys for help.
A Virginia misdemeanor lawyer will discuss the facts of your case and advise you about your options.
WHAT IS A RECKLESS DRIVING SPEEDING TICKET IN VA?
A reckless driving speeding ticket is not a simple speeding ticket in Virginia. A reckless driving speeding ticket is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia.
That mean a reckless driving speeding ticket in Virginia can land you in jail for up to 12 months and cost you up to $2500 in fines and your license in Virginia may be suspended for up to six months in Virginia.
Yes, it is hard to believe, but a reckless driving speeding ticket in Virginia is as serious as a Virginia DUI, Virginia Possession of Marijuana, etc.
Keep also in mind that since a reckless driving speeding ticket is also a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia, you may lose your security clearance if you are convicted of a class 1 misdemeanor reckless driving speeding ticket.
Contact the SRIS Law Group via our online form or call us immediately if you have been charged with a reckless driving speeding ticket in Virginia.
Do not think a reckless driving speeding ticket is just a fancy speeding ticket in VA.
VIRGINIA DRUG CRIME LAWYER
Virginia aggressively prosecutes drug crimes.
If you have been arrested for possession or sale of narcotics or a controlled substance (PWID), you face serious penalties.
Repeat offenders, and even some first time offenders, are looking at the possibility of a significant jail or prison sentence if they are convicted of a drug crime in Virginia.
The first step to protecting your rights is to hire an experienced drug crime defense attorney in Virginia. The Virginia criminal lawyers at the SRIS Law Group are aggressive drug crime lawyers who ensure that their clients get a strong and effective defense.
Our Virginia criminal lawyers defend clients accused of all types of drug crime charges in Virginia state & federal courts, including:
• Simple possession of marijuana
• Possession of cocaine, crack, ecstasy, heroin and other controlled substances
• Possession with intent to distribute (PWID)
• Narcotics trafficking
• Prescription forgery
• And other drug crimes
Contact us if you have been charged with a drug crime in any part of Virginia.
Our Virginia drug crime lawyers have offices in Fairfax, Virginia Beach, Richmond, Lynchburg, Fredericksburg & Manassas.
Massachusetts, Maryland & Virginia Drug Defense Lawyer
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in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts
Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts has laws against the possession, use, manufacture and or distribution of controlled substances (drugs). The drug laws in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts were enacted to minimize the consumption of illegal drugs, lower drug related crimes and deter repeat offenders and drug dealers. If you have been charged with drug related offense in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts, contact us today to speak with a Virginia drug lawyer, Maryland drug lawyer or Massachusetts drug lawyer.
It is against the law to possesses, use, manufacture or distribute schedule I, schedule II, schedule III & schedule IV substances unless specifically authorized to do so by law.
The three factors that determine the punishment of those convicted of a drug crime in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts are the quantity of the drug, the classification of the drug per the schedules, and the purpose of the drug’s possession.
Production, manufacture and sale of drugs is one of the most serious drug crimes in every state.
A common acronym for possession with intent to distribute drugs is (PWID).
Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts have drug laws that prohibit using juveniles to distribute drugs, specifically target the sale of drugs to minors, or the sale of drugs on or near school property.
The Maryland, Massachusetts & Virginia drug attorneys of SRIS, P.C. defend clients who are charged with drug offenses in both state & Federal court. One of the most commonly charged and prosecuted offenses in possession of marijuana. Possession of marijuana is a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia and is frequently charged by police officers in Virginia.
We have offices in Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts to better serve you.
If you wish to consult with a Maryland, Massachusetts or Virginia drug defense attorney of SRIS, P.C., please simply call us at 888-437-7747 or our fast on line form. A criminal defense lawyer of SRIS, P.C. will discuss your case with you and advise you of your options.
Our staff and attorneys in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese and Mandarin & Malaysian.
Our drug defense attorneys are licensed to handle drug cases in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts; however our lawyers defend drug offenses only in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts at the present time.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the drug lawyers who assist clients with drug charges in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
Massachusetts Drug Defense Lawyer, Maryland Drug Lawyer & Virginia Drug Defense Lawyer
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in Virginia, Maryland, D.C. & Massachusetts
Every state in the United States has laws against the possession, use, manufacture and or distribution of controlled substances (drugs). These laws were enacted to minimize the consumption of illegal drugs, lower drug related crimes and deter repeat offenders and drug dealers. If you have been charged with criminal drug offense in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts, contact us today to speak with a Virginia drug defense lawyer, Maryland drug defense lawyer or Massachusetts drug defense lawyer.
Virginia, Marylan & Massachusetts has classified controlled substances into schedules.
The three factors that determine the punishment of those convicted of a drug crime in Virginia, drug crime in Maryland or drug crime in Massachusetts are the quantity of the drug, the classification of the drug per the schedules, and the purpose of the drug’s possession.
Production, manufacture and sale of drugs is one of the most serious drug crimes in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts.
A common acronym for possession with intent to distribute drugs is (PWID).
In Massachusetts, Maryland & Virginia, all a prosecutor has to do to prove PWID is prove the quantity of the drug in the possession of the person charged with the drug crime.
Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts now have what is called enhanced punishment for those who use juveniles to distribute drugs, specifically target the sale of drugs to minors, or the sale of drugs on or near school property.
Any property that is gained through the sale of illicit substances or used in the course of the drug trade may be seized and forfeited. Frequently, the state or the federal government will seized homes, cars, boats, jewelry as fruits of the drug trade.
The Maryland drug defense attorneys, Massachusetts drug defense attorneys & Virginia drug defense attorneys of SRIS, P.C. defend clients who are charged with drug offenses. We frequently represent clients who are charged with the following types of controlled substances: marijuana (marihuana), cocaine, crack or heroin.
We have offices in Virginia, Maryland and Massachusetts to better serve you.
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Our offices in Virginia are in Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Lynchburg, Manassas, Richmond & Virginia Beach.
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Our offices in Maryland are in Rockville & Baltimore.
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Our office in Massachusetts is in Boston.
Please click on the state, if you wish to read some of the laws regarding drug defense (ex. Marijuana, Marihuana, Cocaine, Heroin, etc.) in:
If you wish to consult with a Maryland drug defense attorney, Massachusetts drug defense attorney or Virginia drug defense attorney of SRIS, P.C., please simply call us at 888-437-7747, email or our fast on line form. A criminal defense lawyer of SRIS, P.C. will discuss your case with you and advise you of your options.
Our staff and attorneys in Virginia, Maryland & Massachusetts speak the following languages in addition to English: Spanish, French, Arabic, Hindi, Tamil, Telugu, Cantonese, Mandarin & Malaysian.
Our drug defense attorneys are licensed to handle drug cases in Virginia, drug cases in Maryland, D.C drug cases. & drug cases in Massachusetts, however our drug defense lawyers only defend drug offenses in Virginia, drug offenses in Maryland & drug offenses in Massachusetts at the present time.
Please click on attorneys to learn more about the drug lawyers who assist clients with drug charges in Virginia, Maryland or Massachusetts.
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Possession of marijuana in Virginia is unlawful pursuant to Virginia Law 18.2-250.1. A violation of Virginia Code 18.2-250.1 is a serious crime. The maximum penalty for a first offense possession of marijuana in violation of Virginia law 18.2-250.1 is 30 days in jail. In addition to that, you will have your driving license suspended in Virginia.
If you have been charged with possession of marijuana in Virginia pursuant to 18.2-250.1, contact the Virginia possession of marijuana defense lawyers of the SRIS Law Group.
Our Virginia possession of marijuana defense attorneys have defended numerous clients charged with possession of marijuana in Virginia.
If you are charged with violating any Virginia drug laws, call us at 888-437-7747.
VIRGINIA CLASS 1 MISDEMEANOR
A Virginia Class 1 misdemeanor is a very serious criminal charge. If you have been charged with Virginia Class 1 misdemeanor, do not take it lightly. The maximum penalties for a Virginia Class 1 misdemeanor is 1 year in jail & a $2500 fine. If you have been charged with a reckless driving in Virginia, DUI in Virginia, domestic assault & battery in Virginia, possession of marijuana in Virginia or any other similar charge in Virginia, you are facing a class 1 misdemeanor in Virginia.
Contact the SRIS Law Group at 888-437-7747 for help if you have been charged with a Virginia Class 1 misdemeanor.
