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Possession of Marijuana in Arkansas (Beware of Felony!)

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Many people are not aware of the punishment for possession of Marijuana in Arkansas. You can think of the punishment in two general classes: 1. Simple Possession- Simple possession could plainly be described as possessing marijuana without the intent to deliver. First time simple possession is an A misdemeanor and is punishable by up to a $1,000 fine and/or up to 1 year in jail. It also carries with it a mandatory drivers license suspension. Second time simple possession is a FELONY. That is correct. A FELONY. Even if all you have is a small marijuana cigarette, if you have a previous possession conviction, you are facing felony charges. 2. Possession with “Intent”- If the State prosecutor can show you had the intent to deliver, sell, grow, etc...continue to full post

Full post as published by Arkansas Criminal Defense Blog on March 24, 2008 (boomark / email).