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Is Marijuana Legal Yet?

Is Marijuana Legal Yet? As of January 2014 – the answer is absolutely not. Many people seem to be confused as to the status of marijuana in Maryland.  Many believe that police no longer arrest people for simple possession of marijuana.  Many people also wrongly...

Drug Paraphernalia Charge

What does a drug paraphernalia charge mean? If you have been charged with possession of Drug Paraphernalia charge you are probably asking how everyday objects are considered drug paraphernalia under the law.  The question is often: Is a sandwich bag paraphernalia? Is...

Marijuana Drug Diversion Programs

Marijuana Drug Diversion Programs Can I get into a diversion program for marijuana possession? The State’s Attorney for each county may have a Marijuana Drug Diversion Programs. In many jurisdictions, first time offenders in possession of small amounts of marijuana...

Do police weigh stems and seeds of the marijuana plant?

Do the Police weigh stems and seeds of the marijuana plant? The simple answer is yes, the police will weigh the entire contents of the bag or bundle of marijuana including stems, seeds, stalks and buds.  However, the police officer may not realize that not all of the...

Maryland Marijuana Citation

Maryland Marijuana Citation Section § 4-101 of the Maryland criminal procedure code allows certain charges by citation such as possession of marijuana under 10 grams. A police officer must charge a possession of marijuana case under 10 grams by citation instead of...

Maryland Marijuana Laws and Penalties

Maryland Marijuana Laws and Penalties Marijuana Possession – for possession of marijuana under 10 grams the penalty is a civil offense with a maximum penalty of $100 for a first offense. Click here for information on Civil Citations For possession of 10 grams or more...