What You Need to Know About Marijuana Charges
Marijuana has become widely accepted throughout the world, but there are still many places, including States within the United States, which does not accept social use and therefore you could find yourself in a spot of trouble if caught with marijuana possession. Medical marijuana is providing highly effective, especially in helping cancer patients manage the side effects of heavy treatments, such as chemotherapy. While most countries are accepting of medical marijuana, there are many who will not tolerate recreational use. Uruguay and Canada are literally the only countries who have legalized the use and sales of marijuana. South Africa only recently legalized personal cultivation and use of marijuana, but not the sale, Georgia in the United States follow the same rules as South Africa on this one. Spain and the Netherlands accept, or should we say tolerate, the use of marijuana, but only at licensed establishments, which are usually coffee shop type establishments. There are certain penalties associated with marijuana possession. If it is your first offense and you are caught with less than one ounce of cannabis on your possession, then chances are you will be charged with a civil violation and you will be required to pay a fine which can range from $150 to $600. Now if you are caught with more than one ounce, even if it is your first offense, you could find yourself paying a fine in the region of $200 to $500 along with a jail term in the region of one year. The facts and circumstances of each individual case will determine the final outcome. It is imperative that if you are charged with marijuana possession that you seek the services of a qualified and experienced marijuana lawyer who will be able to assist you from the