Legal Help

Marijuana is defined in Indiana law in the Indiana Code, Section 35-48-1-19.

Indiana's marijuana prohibition is found in the Indiana Code, Sections 35-48-4-10 and 35-48-4-11.Possession of marijuana in any amount up to 30 grams is an A misdemeanor punishable by up to 1 year in jail and up to a $5,000.00 fine.  Possession of marijuana in any amount over 30 grams is a D Felony punishable by up to 3 years in the Indiana Department of Corrections and up to a $10,000.00 fine.

A SECOND conviction for marijuana possession in ANY AMOUNT is D Felony punishable by up to 3 years in the Indiana Department of Correction and up to a $10,000.00 fine.

If you want to consult with one of the attorneys on the INORML Board about a legal matter regarding marijuana contact:
Dillon & Thomas Law Office
3601 N Pennsylvania St
317-923-9391
    Or
Andrew C. Maternowski
3601 N Pennsylvania St
317-923-4441

*Please no e-mails, the volume of emails the attorneys receive is such a large volume that they cannot possibly answer every email. If you have a legal matter that you believe needs legal representation please call their offices and make an appointment.

The NORML Legal Committee

The NORML Legal Committee (NLC) is composed of attorneys committed to the overall goals of NORML. The NLC assists NORML by sponsoring NORML legal seminars, informing NORML of current trends in law enforcement and important judicial decisions, providing NORML with copies of relevant briefs and other legal documents, and by making themselves available to provide expert legal assistance in important cases. These top-notch criminal defense lawyers regularly defend individuals charged with marijuana offenses, and they frequently provide pro bono assistance in important or unusual cases which may set favorable legal precedent or otherwise impact public policy. A few of the many victories NORML lawyers have won include:

    Securing the right of some patients to use marijuana medicinally, via the defense of medical necessity.

    Halting government use of dangerous herbicides (e.g., paraquat) for marijuana eradication.

    Protecting marijuana smokers' from double jeopardy.

    Protecting people from unreasonable searches and seizures.

    Limiting the National Guard's participation in enforcing marijuana prohibition.

    Securing access to parks and other public spaces for rallies, protests and concerts.

    Limiting law enforcement officers' ability to conduct random and warrantless searches of passenger buses.

    Limiting helicopter overflights and infrared searches.

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