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.
A person charged under this item for a first offense for possession of controlled substances may forfeit bail by nonappearance. Upon forfeiture in general sessions court, the fine portion of the bail must be distributed as provided in Section 14-1-205.