New Hampshire Marijuana Lawyers
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New Hampshire Marijuana Lawyers
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Marijuana Possession in New Hampshire
Whether you call it marijuana, cannabis, pot, ganja, weed, chronic, bud, hydro or reefer, in New Hampshire it’s illegal.
Although lawmakers in New Hampshire have decriminalize the use of marijuana, possession is still illegal in NH. This means, for now, it is illegal to possess pot in the Granite State.
You don’t have to be a drug kingpin to land in hot water. Being in possession of the smallest amount of marijuana can lead to fines and penalties. New Hampshire has recently decriminalized marijuana so there is no prison time or criminal record for first-time possession.
What are New Hampshire’s Marijuana Laws?
Despite recent changes in the law, Marijuana is not legal in New Hampshire, regardless of the quantity you possess. The sole exception is legally acquired medical marijuana.
- Possession is no longer a criminal offense. Instead, it’s a violation, like a speeding ticket. You will probably receive a $100 fine.
The fine may be waived for your first offense if you complete a substance abuse assessment within 60 days of conviction.
- You cannot be arrested for simple possession unless you refuse to identify yourself or are breaking another NH law.
- If you’re under the age of 18, you may be taken into custody and may go to juvenile court.
- Multiple possession convictions within a three-year period can lead to criminal charges, and a substantial fine.
However, serious criminal penalties, including jail time, still apply to possession of larger quantities of marijuana, growing marijuana, or to getting caught selling the drug.
How is Decriminalization Different from Medicinal Marijuana?
New Hampshire’s medicinal marijuana law, which was passed in 2013, legalizes the use of cannabis for certain prescribed medical purposes.
- Those using marijuana for legal medicinal purposes must have a qualifying condition, such as cancer, glaucoma, or HIV.
- Medicinal marijuana users must apply for a DHHS-issued ID card and can only acquire the drug from a licensed dispensary.
We work with our clients to find the most effective resolution possible. We begin by identifying all factual and legal defenses. We examine each and every stop and search to ensure your Constitutional rights were not violated. In many situations your case will not have to go to trial, but can be resolved by creating a strategy which includes community service and substance abuse treatment plans.
If you are charged with possession of marijuana New Hampshire, don’t delay. Let our New Hampshire marijuana lawyers help identify the issues in your case to bring your matter to a successful resolution.
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Penalties of Marijuana Overview
Under certain statutes that designate offenses as misdemeanors, charges can be classified as either Class A or Class B misdemeanors.
Marijuana Possession Penalties
Adults aged 18 or older possessing under ¾ ounce of marijuana face a violation charge and a $100 fine for their first and second offenses. A third offense within three years escalates the fine to $300. A fourth offense within three years qualifies as a Class B misdemeanor, incurring a $1200 fine, but no jail time.
The penalties are consistent for adults over 21 possessing the same amount of marijuana-infused products such as edibles, drinks, tinctures, and ointments.
Possession exceeding ¾ ounce constitutes a misdemeanor with penalties including up to one year in prison and a $350 fine.
Sale Penalties
The sale of under one ounce of marijuana as a first offense is classified as a felony, carrying a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a $25,000 fine. Repeat offenses can escalate to six years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
Selling between one ounce and five pounds can lead to a seven-year prison sentence and a $100,000 fine for a first-time offense. Subsequent offenses can double the prison term to 15 years and the fine to $200,000.
Sales exceeding five pounds on a first offense are subject to a 20-year prison term and a $300,000 fine, with repeat offenses leading to 40 years in prison and a $500,000 fine.
Sales within 1,000 feet of a school zone can result in doubled sentences and fines.
Cultivation Penalties
Cultivation penalties depend on the total weight of the plants.
| Less than 1 oz (first offense) | Felony | 3 years | $ 25,000 |
| 1 oz – less than 5 lbs (first offense) | Felony | 7 years | $ 100,000 |
| 5 lbs or more (first offense) | Felony | 20 years | $ 300,000 |
Hash and Concentrates
Possession of under 5 grams of hashish by adults results in a $100 fine for the first two offenses. A third offense brings a $300 fine. A fourth offense within three years is classified as a Class B misdemeanor, with a fine of up to $1200.
Possession of 5 grams or more is punishable by up to a year in prison and a $350 fine.
The sale of under 5 grams as a first offense is a felony, carrying a three-year prison term and a $25,000 fine. Subsequent offenses can lead to six years in prison and a $50,000 fine.
Selling between 5 grams and 1 pound can result in a seven-year prison term and a $100,000 fine for a first offense. Subsequent offenses can increase the prison term to 15 years and the fine to $200,000.
Selling 1 pound or more carries a maximum sentence of 20 years in prison and a $300,000 fine on a first offense, escalating to 30 years in prison and a $500,000 fine for subsequent offenses.
Sales near a school zone double the penalties.
Paraphernalia Penalties
The sale or possession of drug paraphernalia is punishable by up to one year in prison and a $2,000 fine. Manufacturing or delivering paraphernalia is treated similarly, with penalties including a $2,000 fine and/or up to one year in prison.
If you are charged with Possession of Marijuana in New Hampshire, don’t delay. Let us help identify the issues in your case to bring your matter to a successful resolution.
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