CANNABIS AND CARS IN MARYLAND: "BEST 10" DEFENSE ATTORNEY

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Whether in your car or home, etc., effective October 1, 2014, possession or use of less than 10 grams of cannabis (marijuana) became no longer a criminal offense.  In Maryland, decriminalization has replaced criminal penalties with civil penalties for possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana [Md. Code Ann. Criminal Law §5-601; §5-601.1]
A. Court appearances and drug treatment
Under the new law, even though the possession of up to 10 grams of marijuana is not a criminal offense, violators who are under the age of 21 must appear in court and may be ordered to drug treatment.  Violators who are 21 or older must appear in court after a third offense, and may be ordered into drug treatment.
B. Possession of paraphernalia still a criminal offense
Even though the new law decriminalizes possession of small amounts of marijuana, it is still a criminal offense to possess paraphernalia used to store or smoke marijuana.  These items can include small plastic baggies, bongs, pipes, rolling papers, vaporizers and other items used to deliver the marijuana into the body.  Possession or use of paraphernalia in a drug context can lead to a further police search of persons, belongings, or cars [Md. Code Criminal Law §5-619].
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Among his numerous other legal awards and honors such as "America's Best Attorneys and Counselors", U.S. Super Lawyer, "Top Lawyers in America", Top Attorneys and Counselors in the U.S., "Top Lawyers in Maryland", and winner of the national "Charles Hamilton Houston Award for Outstanding Litigation", premier criminal defense attorney Charles Ware is recognized and ranked by hi many satisfied clients as well as his legal peers as "One of the 10 BEST DUI and DWI Attorneys in the State of Maryland," as confirmed from research, surveys and other investigation by The American Institute of DUI and DWI Attorneys [AIDUIA] --- a respected national organization of trial lawyers.
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