Drug Crimes

Kansas City Drug Crimes – Marijuana Possession:

It is illegal to possess marijuana in Missouri, regardless of the amount. However, the penalties differ depending on the quantity.

Marijuana possession – 35 grams or less:

• Class A misdemeanor
• 1 year jail
• $1,000 fine

Marijuana possession – more than 35 grams:

• Class C felony
• 7 years prison
• $5,000 fine

Often, the results of drug cases depend on whether or not the authorities violated your constitutional rights during the arrest. The arrest must not violate the constitutional laws of unreasonable search and seizure. If you were illegally searched, the fruits of the illegal search are inadmissible against you in court. Another right is your right against self-incrimination. You cannot be forced to say anything that will be used to your detriment in court.

The police are required to inform you that anything you say can and will be used against you. You have the right to remain silent. These are two of the basic rights that your Kansas City drug defense attorney will investigate and use if it benefits your case. Additionally, marijuana possession cases often qualify for drug court adjudication, resulting in the opportunity for lighter sentencing or probation or withholding adjudication based upon successful completion of treatment programs.

Call our office now for a free consultation with a Kansas City marijuana possession attorney. There is no obligation.