Category: Marijuana
In 2014, Philadelphia decriminalized marijuana, a major step toward criminal justice reform. And just like that, an action that once warranted misdemeanor criminal charges, up to 30 days in jail, and a $500 fine became a civil offense that only involves a citation and $25 fine….
I heard that the police are not going to make arrests in cases for marijuana in Philadelphia. Is that true? How can that be if marijuana is still illegal in Pennsylvania? The topic of marijuana in Philadelphia is a very interesting topic for many different reasons. First, in…
In Philadelphia County, the amount of arrests and prosecutions for Marijuana has become so burdensome to tax payers, the District Attorneys Office has limited prosecution (see the article below). However, the District Attorney’s Office and the Philadelphia Police department are still making arrests for pot. This…
Marijuana: Maximum Penalties In Pennsylvania, if you are convicted of Possession with the Intent to Deliver (PWID) Marijuana, you could face a mandatory minimum. The mandatories are as follows: 2 lbs. to < 10 lbs. or 10 to < 21 live plants: 1st conviction 1 year, subsequent…
