Possession For Sale

POSSESSION FOR SALE:

• Possession of marijuana with the intent to sell any amount is a felony. “Sale” means any exchange of marijuana for cash, favors, goods, or other benefits. Note that “giving away” up to an ounce is a misdemeanor, with a $100 maximum fine.

• Possession of any amount of marijuana with the intent to sell is punishable by imprisonment in state prison [11359 H&S]. Unless probation is granted, which it usually is, penalties can be up to 16 months or 2-3 years in state prison, and a fine of up to $10,000. Persons under age 21 will lose their driver’s license for 1 year. For non-citizens, conviction for possession for sale is a deportable offense and will result in denial of citizenship. Deferred Entry of Judgment and Drug Sentencing Alternatives are NOT available.