Caroline County VA Marijuana Possession Lawyer

A person 21 years of age or older may lawfully possess marijuana in Caroline County if it is not more than one ounce or an equivalent amount of marijuana product pursuant to 4.1-1100. Possession that exceeds this amount is subject to a civil penalty. Possession of more than four ounces but not more than one pound of marijuana is a criminal misdemeanor. Possession of more than one pound of marijuana is a felony punishable by a term of imprisonment of one to ten years and a fine of up to $250,000 or both. Possession of marijuana by those under age 21 is punishable by a $25 civil penalty and a requirement to enter a substance abuse program..

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Excessive Caroline Home Cultivation of Marijuana Attorney

Va. Code § 4.1-1101 allows for the home cultivation of marijuana in Caroline County for personal use within limits. A person 21 years of age or older may cultivate up to four marijuana plants for personal use at their main place of residence. The marijuana plants must not be visible to the public. Precautions must be taken to prevent unauthorized access by those under age 21. Each marijuana plant must be tagged by name, driver’s license or identification number, and a notation that the marijuana plant is being grown for personal use. Contact our Caroline County VA Marijuana Lawyers if you have been accused of a home cultivation offense.

Marijuana Use in a Vehicle Caroline Criminal Defense Lawyer

Va. Code § 4.1-1107 criminalizes the use or consumption of marijuana or marijuana products while in a vehicle being driven on a public highway in Caroline County. This law applies to both the driver and passengers while the vehicle is being driven on a public highway. However, this law does not apply to the living quarters of a motor home or the passenger areas of vehicles for hire such as a bus, taxi, or limousine. The law creates a permissive inference that marijuana has been consumed if an open container is located within the passenger area or the appearance, conduct, speech, or other physical characteristic of such person (excluding odor) is consistent with the consumption of marijuana.

Distribution of Marijuana in Virginia is a Criminal Offense

Distribution of marijuana and/or the possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute or sell it in Caroline County VA is a criminal offense pursuant to Va. Code 18.2-248.1. A violation of this law can be a misdemeanor or a felony. Weight alone is insufficient to prove an intention to distribute beyond a reasonable doubt. Adult sharing of marijuana that does not exceed one ounce is permissible if the marijuana transferred between persons are both 21 years of age or older and no payment is involved pursuant to Va. Code § 4.1-1101.1. Our Caroline County Virginia possession of marijuana criminal defense attorneys have extensive experience defending marijuana cases. Let us review your case. We can help.

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5/16/2016 | Updated 4/26/2026