Drug Possession Lawyer in Fairfield and New Haven Counties

Drug Possession

Drug possession: marijuana, cocaine, heroin, ecstasy, prescription drugs, meth
Drug possession charges with intent to sell
Possession of drug paraphernalia
Possession of unauthorized prescriptions
Drug Education Program

Connecticut Marijuana Possession Penalties in Connecticut

1st Offense Possession of Marijuana	Charge	1st Offense Penalties
Under 4 oz	Misdemeanor	maximum 1 year jail sentence maximum $1000 fine
4oz or more	Felony	maximum 5 year jail sentence maximum $2000 fine

*All of these are felony charges.

2nd Offense Possession of Marijuana	2nd Offense Penalties
Under 4 oz	maximum 5 year jail sentence maximum $3000 fine
4oz or more	maximum 10 year jail sentence maximum $5000 fine

Information from CT Chapter 420b*. §21a-279

First Offense Marijuana Distribution in CT
All of these are Felony charges

Less than 1 Kg	Up to 7 years in prison and fines.
1 Kg or more	5-20 years in prison and fines

Second or subsequent offense

Less than 1 Kg	Up to 7 years in prison and fines.
1 Kg or more	10-25 years in prison and fines

Information from CT Chapter 420b* §21a-278

Mark T. Stern, Esq.
2452 Black Rock Turnpike
Fairfield, CT 06825
203-371-2900 (Phone)
mark@attorneystern.com

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