Marijuana Possession And Paraphernalia Laws In Mississippi

Mississippi Marijuana Penalties

Mississippi medical marijuana laws have legalized marijuana possession in specific amounts for people with medical marijuana cards. The changed possession laws for medical marijuana laws have also relaxed some of the marijuana possession laws.

Simple possession of marijuana has been decriminalized for first-time offenders. Possession of marijuana of up to 30 grams has a maximum fine of up to $250. The punishment for possession increases with each subsequent offense.

For a second offense, you could face penalties of up to 60 days in jail with a mandatory sentence of five days. Second offenses face the same fine as first offenses, up to $250.

Third and any following offenses face the same penalties. Third offenses have a maximum jail time of up to 60 days and a maximum fine of up to $1,000.

Possession of marijuana over 30 grams faces harsher penalties. As quantity increases, potential jail time and fines increase.



• Possession of less than 30 grams for first-time offenders carries a maximum fine of $250. Second offenses could face up to 60 days in jail, with a mandatory 5-day sentence and a $250 fine. 
• Possession of 30 - 250 grams is punishable by up to three years in jail time and fines of up to $3,000
• Possessing 250 - 500 grams of marijuana could face penalties of up to 8 years of jail time and fines of up to $50,000.
• Possession of 500 grams - 1 kilogram of marijuana could have penalties of up to 16 years in jail and a maximum fine of $250,000
• Possession charges for marijuana of 1 - 5 kilograms face maximum charges of up to 24 years and maximum fines of $500,000
• Possessing over 5 kilograms of marijuana has a maximum jail time of 30 years and fines of up to $1,000,000

Trafficking Charges

Possession charges in amounts over 5 kilograms could lead to sales and trafficking charges in addition to possession charges. Aggravated trafficking charges involve the sale of over 200 grams of marijuana, and could face imprisonment of 25 years to life and a maximum fine of $1,000,000.

Possessing marijuana in more significant quantities could also result in federal charges.

Any form of cultivation of marijuana falls under penalties of trafficking charges. Cultivation charges are dependent on the amount of marijuana found.

Possession in Motor Vehicle

Penalties for possession can be stricter when controlled substances are found in a motor vehicle. When found in a car, possessing between 1 and 30 grams of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor, and you could face up to 90 days in jail and a maximum fine of $1,000.

Possession in a vehicle includes any area occupied by a driver or passenger. Possession of over 30 grams of marijuana in a motor vehicle could be grounds for forfeiture of the automobile.

Marijuana is an illegal drug in Mississippi without possession of a valid medical marijuana card. Any amount of marijuana in a driver’s system could lead to drug charges, including charges for driving while under the influence of drugs.

Paraphernalia

Using or possessing marijuana paraphernalia in the state of Mississippi is a misdemeanor. If charged with possession of paraphernalia you could face jail time of up to 6 months and a maximum fine of $500.

Selling paraphernalia is a separate charge from possession that faces up to 6 mails in prison adn a maximum find of $500. Advertising the sale of parephernalia faces the same penalties as selling paraphernalia.

Contact a Drug Charges Attorney Today

The state of Mississippi has relaxed marijuana possession laws and their charges. Even though possession laws have gotten less strict, drug possession charges could still have a major impact on your life and future.

If you’re facing drug charges, even if they seem minor, working with an attorney can be a good idea. A drug charges attorney can help you create a defense to defense charges you may be facing.

Contact Campbell Law today to learn more about how we may be able to help you with drug charges.