Drug Possession Laws

Maryland Drug Possession Laws & Penalties

Arrested for Drug Possession in Maryland? Fight Your MD Drug Charge!

Any drug possession charge needs to dealt with very carefully. Even a seemingly minor possession of marijuana bust is a criminal charge that can stay on your record for life.

Let us help you figure out if you can get the charges dropped or reduced. Don’t plead guilty before talking to a criminal defense lawyer to find out all your options for winning the case!

How to Beat a Drug Possession Charge

We can argue a violation of 4th amendment rights if the police didn’t have a legitimate reason to search you, or your car or home where drugs were found. I will file a motion to suppress the evidence against you if this is the case.

There may be other ways to challenge the evidence against you. Can the police prove that the drugs were yours? I will force the prosecution to establish all elements of the crime beyond a reasonable doubt.

We may also be able to get the charges reduce in exchange for agreeing to a drug treatment program, or other terms.

How I will fight your case really depends on the exact facts of your situation. Please call me to talk about your charges, and I’ll let you know what I can do to help. There is no obligation for my consultation. Call (888) 452-4344 to find out what I can do to help.

Penalties for Drug Possession

Charge/Substance	Penalty
Possession of Marijuana	Maximum—1 year Fine—$1,000
Possession of all other Drugs, Non-Marijuana (Heroin, Cocaine, Ecstasy, LSD, prescription drugs, GHB, meth)	Maximum—4 years Fine—$25,000

Penalties for Possession of Drug Paraphernalia

Charge/Substance	Penalty
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia—Use or possession w/ intent to use—Marijuana (includes most pipes, bongs)	Maximum—1 year Fine—$500
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia—Use or possession w/ intent to use—Non-Marijuana (includes syringes, other items)	Maximum—4 years Fine—$25,000

Call Us for a Free Case Evaluation on your Drug Possession Charge

Call to discuss the fact of your case, what penalties you are likely facing, and what your chances are to get the charges dismissed, reduced, or a not guilty verdict if we go to trial.

I will give you the benefit of my experience fighting and winning drug cases in Maryland courts. Call now for a no obligation legal consultation. I’ll go over your case and tell you exactly what I can do to help.

Call (888) 452-4344 for your criminal defense consultation.