According to Indiana state law, possession of marijuana in an amount less than 30 grams can be prosecuted as a Level B Misdemeanor punishable by up to 180 days in jail and a fine of $1,000.
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October 1, 2019
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INDIANAPOLIS (WTHR) — The Marion County Prosecutor’s Office announced Monday that it will no longer prosecute simple marijuana possession cases.
“Too often, an arrest for marijuana possession puts individuals into the system who otherwise would not be. That is not a win for our community,” Prosecutor Ryan Mears said. “The enforcement of marijuana policy has disproportionately impacted people of color, and this is a first step to addressing that.”
That means when someone is picked up for having an ounce or less of marijuana, they won’t be prosecuted.
“Our priority is violent crime.” Mears said. “We are not going to mess around with these small possession of marijuana cases.”
The prosecutor clarified what will happen if police do make an arrest.
“It’s not being sold. It’s not being smoked. We are not going to be filing those cases,” Mears said.
According to the former chief deputy prosecutor, minor marijuana possession cases are clogging courts, over crowding jails, and taxing resources that could be better spent fighting violent criminals.
Source: WTHR News
Marijuana Cases Dismissed
Marion County prosecutors have begun dismissing marijuana-related criminal cases.
The dismissals come in the wake of an announcement by the prosecutor’s office on Monday, September 30, that stated Marion County will no longer prosecute simple possession of marijuana cases, effective immediately.
Prosecutors have confirmed to FOX59 that more than 145 marijuana cases pending at the time of Monday’s announcement have been dismissed.
Source: FOX59
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If you need an expungement to remove an arrest or conviction for marijuana possession, please contact an experienced expungement attorney at the Law Office of Mark Nicholson. Call 317-667-0718.
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