Myrtle Beach Marijuana Attorney

 

Possession or Simple Possession of Marijuana
Possession of 1 oz. or less is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum sentence of 30 days imprisonment and a fine of $100-$200.*

* A conditional release based upon participation in the pretrial intervention program may be granted.

A subsequent conviction for possession of 1 oz. or less is a misdemeanor punishable by a maximum sentence of 1 year imprisonment and a fine of $200-$1,000.


See:
South Carolina Criminal Code, Section 44-53-110
South Carolina Criminal Code, Section 44-53-190(d), 44-53-370(a)
South Carolina Criminal Code, Section 44-53-370(d)(4) 

Sale or  Distribution & Trafficking of Marijuana

Sale of less than 10 lbs. is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $5,000.

Sale of 10 lbs.-100 lbs. is a felony punishable, for a first offense, by a mandatory minimum sentence of 1 year imprisonment and a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment, as well as a fine of $10,000.

Sale of 10 lbs.-100 lbs. is a felony punishable, for a second offense, by a mandatory minimum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a maximum sentence of 20 years imprisonment, as well as a fine of $25,000.

Sale of 10 lbs.-100 lbs. is a felony punishable, for a third or subsequent offense, by a mandatory sentence of 25 years imprisonment, as well as a fine of $25,000.

Sale of 100 lbs.-2,000 lbs. is a felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $25,000.

Sale of 2,000 lbs.-10,000 lbs. is a felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $50,000.

Sale of more than 10,000 lbs. is a felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $200,000.

Sale to a minor, or within a one-half mile radius of a school, playground, or public park is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $10,000.

See:
South Carolina Criminal Code, Section 44-53-110
South Carolina Criminal Code, Section 44-53-370(e)


Cultivation of Marijuana
Cultivation of fewer than 100 plants is a felony punishable by a maximum sentence of 5 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $5,000.

Cultivation of 100-1,000 plants is a felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $25,000.

Cultivation of 1,000- 10,000 plants is a felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $50,000.

Cultivation of more than 10,000 plants is a felony punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence of 25 years imprisonment and a maximum fine of $200,000.

See:
South Carolina Criminal Code, Section 44-53-110
South Carolina Criminal Code, Section 44-53-370(e)

Hash & Concentrates
Simple possession of 10 grams or less of hashish or hashish concentrate is a misdemeanor, and upon conviction, is punishable by imprisonment of up to 30 days and a fine between $100-$200. For a second or subsequent offense, the offender is guilty of a misdemeanor and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than one year or fined not less than two hundred dollars nor more than one thousand dollars, or both. Pre-trial intervention and conditional release may be granted for first time offenders.

See:
South Carolina Criminal Code, § 44-53-370(d)(4)
Possession of more than 10 grams of hashish or hashish oil is per se possession with intent to distribute. A conviction for PUID is punishable, for a first offense, by imprisonment for not more than five years and a fine of not more than $5,000. For a second offense, whether the conviction was in SC or in another state, the offender is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not more than ten years nor fined more than $10,000. For a third or subsequent offense, the offender is guilty of a felony and, upon conviction, must be imprisoned not less than five years nor more than twenty years, and/or fined not more than $20,000.

See:
South Carolina Criminal Code, § 44-53-370(b)(2)

Paraphernalia
Possession of paraphernalia is a "civil citation" punishable by a maximum fine of $500.

See:
South Carolina Criminal Code, Section 44-53-110
South Carolina Criminal Code, Section 44-53-391 
 

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