What are the penalties of a marijuana conviction?

Penalties for Marijuana in Virginia:

Possession:

Possession of any amount for a first-time offender	Misdemeanor	Penalties include incarceration for a period of up to 30 days with a fine of $500
Possession of any amount as a previous offender	Misdemeanor	Penalties include incarceration for a period of up to 1 year with a fine of $2,500

Growing Marijuana:

Cultivation of any amount

Felony

Penalties include incarceration for a period of between 5 and 30 years, with a fine of $10,000

Selling Marijuana:

Sale of no more than ½ oz	Felony	Penalties include incarceration for a period of up to 1 year with a fine of $2,500
Sale of between ½ oz and 5 lbs	Felony	Penalties include incarceration for a period of between 1 and 10 years with a fine of $2,500
Sale of between 5 lbs and 100 kg	Felony	Penalties include incarceration for a period of between 5 and 30 years with a fine of $2,500
Sale of greater than 100 kg	Felony	Penalties include a mandatory minimum sentence of incarceration for 20 years with a fine of $1,000,000
Sale to a minor	Felony	Penalties include incarceration for a period of between 10 and 50 years with a fine of $100,000
Sale within 1,000 ft of a school or any other specific area	Felony	Penalties include incarceration for a period of between 1 and 5 years with a fine of $100,000
Transport from out-of-state with intent to sell of 5 lbs or greater	Felony	Penalties include a mandatory minimum sentence of between 3 and 40 years and a fine of $1,000,000

Marijuana Paraphernalia:

Sale of paraphernalia	Misdemeanor	Penalties include incarceration for a period of up to 1 year with a fine of $2,500
Sale of paraphernalia to a minor	Felony	Penalties include incarceration for a period of between 1 and 5 years with a fine of $2,500

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