Walk It Through: The House Party
An ounce at 21, a call in good faith, and possession only.
An adult hosting a house party keeps a small bag of cannabis in the kitchen.
Two things a person in this spot might do. Picking one shows what the law says about it.
One party and one call. Infused products, referral in place of jail booking, and other charges are not worked through here.
A practice walkthrough, not a prediction of how any real one will go. Legal information, not legal advice.
Words this turns on
Terms with a legal meaning that is narrower than the everyday one. Each links to the definition and the authority behind it.
- Gross misdemeanorThe crime level between a misdemeanor and a felony, punishable by up to three hundred sixty four days in jail, a fine up to five thousand dollars, or both.
- Useable cannabisCannabis a person 21 or older may lawfully possess in the amounts retail stores may sell, among them one ounce of useable cannabis and seven grams of concentrate.