25 g or less (first offense) Not Classified N/A $ 100
25 g or less (second offense) Not Classified N/A $ 200
25 g or less (third offense) Not Classified 15 days $ 250
More than 25 g - 2 oz Misdemeanor 3 months $ 500
More than 2 - 8 oz Misdemeanor 1 year $ 1,000
More than 8 oz - 1 lb Felony 4 years $ 5,000
More than 1 - 10 lbs Felony 7 years $ 5,000
More than 10 lbs Felony 15 years $ 15,000
In public view Misdemeanor 90 days $ 250
As you can see the penalty's for marijuana possession have dramatically decreased compared to ten years ago . or even 5 years ago today. Seeing this downward trend in penalties and arrest involving the plant ( I say plant because its not a drug! ) May be a good sign toward the upcoming legalization of it. It has already been decriminalized in NY . It is already legal in eight states, nationwide, plus the District of Columbia. I have spoken with over 50 People on the matter and only one had an issue with the topic of legalization ( An 90 year old women who believes it "Ruined" her sons life ) which is outrageous . the fact is , we all make out own decisions in life and are responsible for them. With the right attitude ( which it looks like we got ) and enough people pushing for it marijuana could be legal for recreation by the end of next year easy. So please do your part and lets make NY a better place where a weed that grows wild in some areas isnt illegal...