Possession under 20 grams of marijuana in Palatka is a first degree misdemeanor. This might sound like good news since nearly all other drug possession cases in Florida are felonies but a Palatka misdemeanor can have serious penalties. The federal government still classifies marijuana as a schedule 1 substance. Schedule 1 substances by definition of the federal government have the highest potential for addiction or abuse and have no known medical use. This classification might not be accurate but if you get caught with marijuana, the federal and state government’s war on drugs will be waged against you. For a Putnam County marijuana case you also have to look at Florida’s position on marijuana. Despite making possession under 20 grams a misdemeanor Florida has not legalized marijuana yet. Florida has laws in place to suspend your license for two years if adjudicated guilty for a drug offense including misdemeanor possession of marijuana. This can even happen if you are walking down the street with marijuana in your pocket and not driving. For comparison the license suspension for a first DUI case is 6-12 months. When you combine the federal and state sanctions for a Palatka possession of marijuana case your ability to drive, go to school with federal financial aid, and receive housing assistance all depend on the result of your case. That is for a misdemeanor Putnam County possession of marijuana under 20 grams case. A withhold of adjudication will save you from some of the state sanctions but not the federal restrictions on student loans and housing assistance. If you are not a United States citizen being caught once with over 30 grams of marijuana or twice regardless of the amount can classify you as an aggravated felon. As an aggravated felon you would be subject to deportation. A Palatka felony marijuana possession over 20 grams can disenfranchise you (eliminate your right to vote) and right to possess a firearm. We handle all Putnam County marijuana cases. Call today to set up a free consultation. Call Palatka marijuana possession lawyer Kevin J. Pitts at 386-451-5112 to set up a free consultation.
Putnam County Felony Marijuana Possession Putnam County Felony Possession Of Cannabis
Palatka possession of more than 20 grams is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $5,000.
Palatka Possession of 25 or more plants is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 15 years in jail and a fine of $10,000. Possession of less than 25 plant is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $5,000.
Putnam County Sale Or Delivery Of Marijuana
Palatka delivery of 20 grams of marijuana or less without remuneration is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum sentence of 1 year imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000.
Palatka sale of 25 lbs. or less is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $5,000.
Palatka sale of 25 lbs.-2,000 lbs. (or 300-2,000 plants) is a felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 3 years imprisonment and a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $25,000.
Palatka sale of 2,000 lbs.-10,000 lbs. (or 2,000-10,000 plants) is a felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 7 years and a maximum sentence of 30 years imprisonment as well as a maximum fine of $50,000.
Palatka sale of 10,000 lbs. or more is a felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years imprisonment and a maximum sentence of 30 years imprisonment as well as a maximum fine of $200,000.
Putnam County Marijuana Trafficking Putnam County Cannabis Trafficking
Palatka trafficking marijuana includes knowingly selling, buying, or manufacturing marijuana (or bringing marijuana into Florida for the purposes of doing one or more of those things,) when the violation involves more than 25 pounds or 300 or more cannabis plants. Violators are guilty of a first degree felony known as "trafficking in cannabis," which is punishable with up to thirty years in prison, and depending on the specific amounts involved, may include additional penalties. (Fl. Stat. Ann. § 893.135(a).)
Palatka trafficking between 25 and 2,000 pounds, or between 300 and 2,000 cannabis plants. Defendants are punished with a mandatory minimum of three years in prison and a fine of up to $25,000. (Fl. Stat. Ann. § 893.135(a)(1).)
Palatka trafficking between 2,000 and 10,000 pounds, or between 2,000 and 10,000 plants. Violators are punished with a mandatory minimum of seven years in prison, and a fine of up to $50,000. (Fl. Stat. Ann. § 893.135(a)(2).)
Palatka trafficking 10,000 pounds or more, or 10,000 plants or more. Defendants are punished with a mandatory minimum of fifteen years in prison, and a fine of up to $200,000. (Fl. Stat. Ann. § 893.135(a)(3).)
Putnam County Importation Of Marijuana Putnam County Importation Of Cannabis
It is illegal to import any amount of marijuana into Florida from out of state, even if he amount is less than the definition for trafficking. Palatka importation of marijuana is a third degree felony, punishable by up to five years in prison or five years of probation. (Fl. Stat. Ann. § 893.13(5).) We handle all Putnam County and Palatka felony marijuana cases. Call today to set up a free consultation at 386-451-5112.
Palatka Sale or delivery within 1,000 feet of a school, college, park, or other specified areas is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 15 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $10,000.