I was caught with one ounce of marijauna, what charge(s) am I facing?
— Anonymous A. If you were caught with one ounce of marijuana on your person or otherwise in your possession, and you were not in the process of selling or delivering it to someone else, the charge will be simple possession of marijuana. In some states, possession of up to one ounce of marijuana is a petty offense, punishable by a small fine and no jail time. In others, such as Indiana, where you are from, the punishment can be more severe. Indiana law provides that possession of up to 30 grams of marijuana (an ounce is 28.35 grams) for first offenders is a misdemeanor punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $5,000. However, first offenders may also receive a conditional discharge which means that if you stay out of trouble for a certain period of time, you will not end up with a criminal conviction on your record. You may be required to take drug education classes as part of a conditional discharge. If you are not a first offender, meaning you have a prior conviction
