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Drug Crimes: Marijuana Possession


Drug Crimes: Marijuana Possession

Marijuana Possession - Drug Crimes - Attorneys

Marijuana:

Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is a preparation of the Cannabis plant intended for use as a psychoactive drug and as medicine. The principal psychoactive constituent of cannabis is tetrahydrocannabinol (THC).

Cannabis is classified as a Schedule I drug under the federal Controlled Substances Act of 1970 and is deemed to have a high potential for abuse and no legitimate medical uses. As such, it prohibits the possession, usage, purchase, sale, and/or cultivation of marijuana.

Marijuana Possession

100 Pounds or More

Utah Code §58-37-8(2)(a)(i)

Degree

2nd degree felony.

Elements

A defendant commits a 2nd degree felony possession of marijuana, when they knowingly and intentionally possess or use a controlled substance analog or a controlled substance and amount of marijuana is 100 pounds or more, unless it was obtained under a valid prescription or order, directly from a practitioner while acting in the course of the person's professional practice.

Fine

2nd degree felony: A fine not to exceed $10,000, plus a 90% surcharge.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-301(1)(a), Utah Code Ann. §51-9-401)

Restitution

The court may order the accused to pay restitution if convicted of this crime.
(Utah Code Ann. §77-38a-301)

Imprisonment

2nd degree felony: A term of imprisonment not less than 1 year nor more than 15 years.
(Utah Code Ann. §76-3-203(2))

DNA Specimen Analysis

A defendant convicted of a 2nd degree felony marijuana possession must provide a DNA specimen.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-10-403(2))

Driver License

Utah's Driver License Division will immediately suspend for 6 months the license of a person upon receiving a record of a conviction for possession of marijuana.
(Utah Code Ann. §53-3-220(c))

Seizure, Forfeiture, Property Rights

Possession of marijuana subjects the defendant seizure and forfeiture in accordance with the procedures and substantive protections of Utah Uniform Forfeiture Procedures Act. This means that defendant's car, land, house, belongings, and money can be seized by the State of Utah.
(Utah Code Ann. §58-37-13)


Other Criminal Charges

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