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    How Long Will a Connecticut Guilty Plea by Mail to Marijuana Possession Stay on My Record?

    How Long Will a Connecticut Guilty Plea by Mail to Marijuana Possession Stay on My Record?
    • Even with pot being legal in other states, Connecticut marijuana tickets remain a problem.
    • Possessing less than ½ ounce of marijuana in CT is still a criminal violation.
    • Guilty pleas by mail to marijuana tickets will show up on your employment background checks for 7 years.
    • Connecticut cops say getting a ticket for Possession of Marijuana CGS 21a-279a is not a big deal.
    • They’re wrong. Your license can get suspended and it can jeopardize your employment.
    • So if you’re cited for marijuana possession or paraphernalia possession, call a top Connecticut marijuana criminal lawyer.

    Possessing Marijuana is Still Against the Law in Connecticut

    Even though Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey are well on their way to legalize marijuana, it’s still against the law in Connecticut. Possessing less than one-half ounce of marijuana in CT is a criminal violation under CGS 21a-279a, subjecting you to fines, and possible license suspension if you’re under 21.

    Possessing ½ ounce or more of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by jail time and probation.

    Should I Just Pay My Connecticut Marijuana Possession Ticket?

    Absolutely not. While it will definitely be cheaper to just pay your CGS 21a-279a ticket, what Connecticut police will NOT tell you is that the guilty plea will show up on all employment, housing and government background checks of yours for at least 7 years.

    As the best Connecticut drug crime attorneys can explain, the only time you don’t try and get your ticket ripped up in court is when there is a chance Connecticut prosecutors will stick you with additional, more serious charges.

    How Do I Get My Connecticut Marijuana Possession Ticket Ripped Up?

    There are several ways to get your Connecticut marijuana / pot ticket ripped up in court. How quickly can a top Connecticut drug crime lawyer attorney get your case dismissed? Depends on which courthouse you’re in, the content of the police reports (did you have a cooperative or smug attitude?), your prior criminal record, and how experienced your criminal lawyer is with marijuana cases.

    Obviously a lawyer will try and get your case dismissed as quickly as possible without requiring you to appear in court and without having you do hours and hours of drug counseling and community service.

    Click this link to learn more about the best defense strategies for getting your Connecticut drug crimes dismissed, and your charges off the internet and off Google searches.

    Can I Get Arrested in Connecticut for Having Drug Paraphernalia?

    Yes. Under C.G.S. § 21a-267(d), anything that packs, stores, or contains less than a half-ounce of marijuana can result in you getting ticketed for possession of drug paraphernalia. Items that package and conceal more than a ½ ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor crime per C.G.S. § 21a-267(a).

    Call a Connecticut Marijuana Possession Ticket Lawyer Today

    The team of drug crime criminal attorneys at Mark Sherman Law have been helping clients get their marijuana tickets ripped up quickly, and cost-effectively. We try to resolve our client’s cases so they don’t have to come to court and don’t have to miss school or work.

    You can click here to read certified Avvo.com reviews from hundreds of our satisfied former clients. Then call us today at (203) 358-4700 to learn how we help you get your Connecticut marijuana charges dropped.