With so many other states in the country making or having made specific amendments to legalize or decriminalize cannabis, it is no surprise that many United States civilians are having trouble keeping track of which states are on board and which are not. This is especially the case with the recent elections taking place. Continue below to learn the current weed laws in Indiana, and what you need to do if you are facing charges for marijuana right now.
Weed is Not Legal in Indiana
Although states like Colorado, Illinois, Arizona, and even Washington have passed laws that allow medical marijuana, or legalized and decriminalized weed in some way, Indiana is not there yet. In Indiana, weed is illegal. In Marion County, on the state level, marijuana crimes have been decriminalized in some way, but that does not mean it is decriminalized on a federal level. Federal law always trumps state law in the case of question. And as for cannabis, it is illegal under federal law by way of the Controlled Substance Act.
Here in Indiana, marijuana possession under 30 grams is a Class A Misdemeanor, which is the most serious misdemeanor level. It is punishable by up to one year in jail, and up to $5,000 in fines. For crimes of marijuana sales, cultivation (growing), and trafficking, the charges jump to a federal level, and the penalties are much harsher.
Indiana Code 35-48-2-1, et seq.; 35-48-4-10, 11 – Marijuana Possession and Sales
⚖► Possession Under 30 Grams – Class A Misdemeanor; Up to 1 Year in Jail; Up to $5,000 in Fines
⚖► Possession Over 30 Grams – Level 6 Felony; ½ to 2 ½ Years in Jail. Up to $10,000 in fines.
⚖► Sales 3o Grams to 10 Pounds– Level 6 Felony; ½ to 2 ½ Years in Jail. Up to $10,000 in fines.
⚖► Sales 10 Pounds or More – Level 5 Felony; 1 to 6 Years in Jail; Up to $10,000 in fines.
Were You Arrested for Marijuana Possession in Indianapolis?
If you were recently arrested for a marijuana crime in Indianapolis, your most critical priority is to hire an aggressive criminal defense lawyer to fight your charges, and avoid conviction. Choose a skilled and experienced criminal attorney who specializes in Indiana marijuana drug crimes.
Call the Law Office of David E. Lewis at 317-636-7514 to schedule a free initial consultation with aggressive Indiana criminal defense lawyer who will stop at nothing to protect your rights and preserve your freedoms. We understand just how unsettling a marijuana charge can be for our clients. We know drug crimes immediately affect several aspects of a person’s life, as well as their families.
Whether arrested for recreational possession or large-scale trafficking, we provide our clients with the most effective legal strategies and options in order to best resolve their legal issues and protect their freedoms. Case dismissals, reductions, and alternative sentencing agreements for marijuana charges are absolutely possible when you call David E. Lewis, Attorney at Law.
