Arrested for Marijuana in Jackson, MS?
The most common type of drug offense The Big Man handles is simple possession of marijuana, which is a misdemeanor in Mississippi. This charge carries fairly mild penalties, including a fine of up to $250, and an automatic six-month suspension of your driver’s license. Subsequent offenses mean increased penalties including jail time.
Penalties for Marijuana Possession in Mississippi
30 grams or less
A first offense for possession of 30 grams or less is punishable by a fine of $100-$250.
A subsequent conviction will result in 5-60 days imprisonment and a fine of up to $250.
A third conviction will result in 5 days-6 months imprisonment as well as a maximum fine of $1,000.
30 grams – 250 grams
Possession of between 30 and 250 grams is a felony punishable by a maximum of 3 years imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $3,000, or by up to one year imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1000.
250 grams – 500 grams
Possession of between 250 and 500 grams is a felony punishable by 2-8 years imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $50,000.
500 grams – 1 kilogram
Possession of between 500 grams and 1 kilogram is a felony punishable by 4-16 years imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $250,000.
1 kilogram – 5 kilograms
Possession of between 1 and 5 kilograms is a felony punishable by between 6 and 24 years in prison and/or a maximum fine of up to $500,000.
5 kilograms or more
Possession of 5 kilograms or more is a felony punishable by 10-30 years imprisonment as well as a maximum fine of $1,000,000.
Penalties for Selling Marijuana in Mississippi
30 grams or less
Selling up to 30 grams of marijuana is a felony punishable by up to 3 years imprisonment and/ or a maximum fine of $3,000.
30 grams – 250 grams
Selling between 30 grams and 250 grams is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $5,000.
250 grams – 500 grams
Selling between 250 grams and 500 grams is punishable by 3-10 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $15,000.
500 grams – 1 kilogram
Selling between 500 grams and 1 kilogram is punishable by 5-20 years imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $20,000.
1 kilogram or more
Selling more than 1 kilogram is punishable by 10-40 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $1,000,000.
The sale to a minor or within 1,500 feet of a school, church, or other designated area is a felony that carries with it a doubling of the incarceration period and the fine.