Marijuana Penalties
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Penalties for Marijuana Crimes in Los Angeles, CA
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In California, the penalties for crimes involving marijuana are as follows:
Possession
- 28. 5 grams or less (misdemeanor): $100 fine
- 28.5 grams or more (misdemeanor): up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine
- 28.5 grams or less on school grounds while the school is open (misdemeanor): up to 10 days in jail and a $500 fine
- 28.5 grams or more on school grounds while the school is open (misdemeanor): up to 6 months in jail and a $500 fine
- Paraphernalia: a civil fine of $200-$300 for a first offense, and up to $5,000-$6,000 for a fifth or subsequent violation within five years
Cultivation
- Any amount (felony): 16-36 months in prison
Sale
- Gift of less than 28.5 g (misdemeanor): $100 fine
- Any amount by an adult (felony): 2-4 years in prison
- 28.5 grams or less by a minor (misdemeanor): $250 fine
- Selling any amount to a minor over 14 (felony): 3-5 years in prison
- Selling any amount to minor under 14, this includes offering, inducing, distributing, or employing (felony): 3-7 years in prison
Miscellaneous
- Any minor under the age of 21 who is convicted of a marijuana crime will face a 1 year driver’s license suspension
Medical Marijuana
- Under Proposition 215 and Senate Bill 420, Californians suffering from a serious or painful medical illness or condition (and their caretakers) can possess or cultivate marijuana without fear of criminal prosecution or penalties at the state level, as long as they have a valid prescription from a licensed medical physician.
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