People here in Maryland are still talking about the state’s new law concerning marijuana decriminalization nearly two months after it officially went into effect. This makes sense given how the issue of marijuana legalization — for recreational and medicinal purposes — has been dominating national headlines in the wake of the recent elections.
To recap, the state’s amended drug crime laws now call for individuals in possession of 10 grams or less of marijuana to be issued a citation and an accompanying $100 fine (with the fine increasing to $250 for a second offense).
While this new law is indeed a dramatic departure, it’s nevertheless important to revisit some important considerations previously discussed on our blog.
Furthermore, it’s important for people to understand that this decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana has by no means served to soften the state’s overall stance toward the drug.
Indeed, those caught in possession of larger amounts of marijuana face incredibly severe consequences:
All of this serves to underscore the importance of contacting a highly skilled and experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible if you are under arrest or under investigation for any type of drug crime related to marijuana outside of just simple possession.
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