Our panelists will discuss: 1  The current legislative environment. 2  The proposed tax legislation on individual tax reform. 3  Considerations to prepare for change.
Whether you are caught with marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, or a prescription drug that isnât lawfully yours, you will face a similar penalty. Under West Virginia law (Â§60A-4-401), possession of a controlled substance is a misdemeanor offense. If convicted, you could face 90 days to 6 months in jail with fines reaching up to $1,000. If this is your second or third offense, that penalty could be doubled. More Serious Drug Charges in W.Va.
Possession of Marijuana: First Offense â Virginia. Possession of Marijuana: First Offense. Possession of marijuana is a serious offense in Virginia. Under Virginia Code Â§ 18.2-250.1, it is unlawful for any person to âknowinglyâ possess marijuana. Generally, any person convicted of a first offense for possession of marijuana (less than one-half ounce) is guilty of a misdemeanor and subject to confinement in jail for up to thirty (30) days and a fine of up to $500.