What is the statute of limitations for drug possession in Maryland?

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Request for Question Clarification by cynthia-ga on 18 Jul 2004 11:38 PDT

Hi inquisitivereader,

Would this be a misdemenor or felony drug possession?  What drug, how much? 

It would help if you simply described what happened.  

For instance, my son was pulled oved in a traffic stop and the police
found a full prescription medication bottle for Vicadin in his pocket.
 it was not in his name.  He was charged with "investigation of VUCSA"
(Violation of the Uniform Controlled Substance Act) --but not *yet*
charged with possession.  He was told (I have not verified), that
under WA State law, they have two years to file charges.

~~Cynthia

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Clarification of Question by inquisitivereader-ga on 18 Jul 2004 13:15 PDT

The drug in question was marijuana, about two ounces.  I can't provide
any more details right now.

The NORML (National Organization for Reforming Marijuana Laws) website
provides information on the Marijuana laws for each state. In your
case, Maryland (http://www.norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4542)
it looks like carrying any amount has the minimum punishment of a
misdemeanor and $1,000 fine, and that is just the MINIMUM punishment
for any amount. That is a lot harsher than most states.

But depending on the cop it could just be a slap on the rist and
dumping it out [a small amount] in the street. All in all, dont get
caught smoking weed in Maryland.