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Tuesday, September 13, 2011

Penalties for Receiving Marijuana through the Mail

The possession of a small amount marijuana received through the mail is a petty misdemeanor offense in Minnesota. A person is subject only to a fine payment of up to $300.00 and no jail time. A small amount of marijuana is defined by law as 42.5 grams or less. If you are cought driving with 1.4 grams of marijuana or more, it becomes a misdemeanor offense. Any amount of marijuana over 42.5 grams is a felony offense. The receipt of fake pot through the mail is a misdemeanor offense. A person convicted of possessing fake pot in Minnesota may be looking at 0 to 90 days jail and/or $0 to a $1,000.00 fine.

If you are charged with a crime for receiving marijuana or fake pot through the mail,call Robert J. Shane for a free consultation at (612) 339-1024 or visit his website at http://www.criminallawyerminnesota.com.

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