Possession of Cannabis/Marijuana

Possession of Less than 20 grams of Marijuana

If you have been charged with possession of marijuana in Florida then you may have a defense.  CBD possession, hemp possession, constructive possession, illegal search, lack of knowledge, and you having medical marijuana are all defenses that are oftentimes successful when fighting possession of marijuana cases.  Even if you don’t think you have a defense, you should always speak to an attorney to make sure you have a full understanding of how the law applies specifically to your case.  If you want to know more about these defenses, or if you want to talk to a lawyer about how to beat your possession of marijuana case in Florida, contact Matthew Williams now for a free consultation.

In Florida, possession of marijuana is defined under Florida Statute 893.13(6)(b).  It is a first-degree misdemeanor to possess less than 20 grams of marijuana, meaning it is punishable by up to one year in jail, or up to one year of probation and up to $1,000 in fines (you can also get a jail sentence followed by probation, but the total length of the punishment cannot exceed one year).  In addition to facing jail time, if you are adjudicated guilty of possession of marijuana then you will never be able to remove the conviction from your permanent record.

Criminal convictions, especially convictions for possession of drugs, carry severe consequences.  In addition, any person convicted of possession of marijuana will have their license suspended for six months by the Florida DHSMV under Florida Statute 322.055; however, there are ways to resolve your case while still protecting your future.

Attorney Williams has been successful in resolving possession cases with drug court, pre-trial intervention and diversion agreements; all of which result in your case being dropped.  He’s also been successful in representing people charged with possession in jury trials and evidence suppression hearings.

If you need an attorney who will advise you, fight for you and do everything possible to protect your future, or if someone you know has been charged with possession of marijuana in Florida then contact Matthew Williams now for a free consultation.

Possession of More than 20 grams of Marijuana

If you have been charged with possession of more than 20 grams of marijuana in Florida, then you may have a defense.  CBD possession, hemp possession, constructive possession, illegal search, lack of knowledge, and you having medical marijuana are all defenses that are oftentimes successful when fighting possession of marijuana cases.  Even if you don’t think you have a defense, you should always speak to an attorney to make sure you have a full understanding of how the law applies specifically to your case.  If you want to know more about these defenses, or if you want to talk to a lawyer about how to beat your possession of marijuana case in Florida, contact Matthew Williams now for a free consultation.

In Florida, possession of marijuana is defined under Florida Statute 893.13(6)(b).  It is a third-degree felony to possess more than 20 grams of marijuana, meaning it is punishable by up to five years in prison, or five years of probation and up to $5,000 in fines (you can also get a jail or prison sentence followed by probation, but the total length of the punishment cannot exceed five years).  In addition to facing jail time, if you are adjudicated guilty of possession of marijuana then you will never be able to remove the felony conviction from your permanent record.

Felony convictions, especially convictions for possession of drugs, carry severe consequences and can never be removed from your criminal record.  In addition, any person convicted of possession of marijuana will have their license suspended for six months by the Florida DHSMV under Florida Statute 322.055; however, there are ways to resolve your case while still protecting your future.

Attorney Williams has been successful in resolving possession cases with drug court, pre-trial intervention and diversion agreements, all of which result in your case being dropped.  He’s also been successful in representing people charged with possession in jury trials and evidence suppression hearings.

If you need an attorney who will advise you, fight for you and do everything possible to protect your future, or if someone you know has been charged with possession of marijuana in Florida, then contact Matthew Williams now for a free consultation.