My son was caught with a small amount of marijuna in his possession. What are the penalities in the State of MD for possession of a controlled substance and paraphernalia?
If it is simple possession of a controlled dangerous substance, to wit: marijuana, the maximum sentence is 1 year in jail and off the top of my head and maximum of a $1000 fine.
The paraphernalia charge will depend on whether it was charged as a violation of state law or the county code. If it is under state law and it is his first offense, the the maximum penalty is a $500 fine.
He does need to get a lawyer because the lawyer will more than likely be able to negotiate a MUCH better outcome than what I laid out above.
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