Pennsylvania Marijuana Laws

Whether their first year or last, all students must be aware of the serious consequences they could face if an evening of seemingly innocent pleasure ends in arrest. Criminal charges for using a fake ID, drink alcohol or marijuana possession can follow students around long after they have graduated.

Convictions for certain types of crimes such as possession of marijuana, can lead to the creation of a criminal record. Other costs, such as alcohol, can mount a background check of the vehicle. A criminal record may make it difficult for students to obtain employment in a job market very competitive and could limit the possibilities for entering graduate programs, law school and as the medical school. In addition, convictions related to drugs (including simple possession) may prevent students from receiving different types of student financial aid and student loans.

Pennsylvania Fake ID Laws

Minors under age 21 who are caught with a map of fake identity cards, using false papers to buy or attempt to buy alcohol or verbally communicate with anyone they are 21 or older to buy alcohol may be responsible for any of these crimes:

• Misrepresentation of age to obtain liquor or malt or brewed beverages (18 PA CSA 6307)
• A map of false identity documents (18 PA CSA 6310.3)

False identification will include the use or possession of ID of another person who is the legal age or use or possession of an identity with false name and age or date of birth, regardless of whether a photo of the student about it.
a first offense for violating state law false id are summary offenses and are generally punishable by a fine. subsequent offenses, however, are third degree crimes and are punishable increased. Penalties for violations of these laws may include:

• fined $ 300 for a first offense
• fined $ 500 for each subsequent offense
• Up to 90 days in jail
• Loss of driving privileges for 90 days for a first offense, one year for a second offense and two years for a third offense

If a student is charged under a law of the state fake ID, the police will inform their parents.

Drinking alcohol (UAD)

College students under the legal age who are caught buying or attempting to buy alcohol, drinking, possession of alcohol or carry alcohol in their vehicle may be charged under 18 PA CSA 6308 for an offense to consume alcohol. A first offense is considered a summary offense DSUs, while the following offenses are considered crimes in the third degree.

The penalties for drinking in Pennsylvania include:

• fined $ 300 for a first offense
• fined $ 500 for second and each subsequent offense
• Up to 90 days in jail
• Loss of driving privileges for 90 days for a first offense, one year for a second offense and two years for a third offense

Marijuana Possession

Penalties for possession of marijuana are more severe than those for alcohol. The severity of the penalty depends on the quantity of marijuana was in possession of the student at the time of arrest.

• If the amount was 30 grams or less, then the student may be charged with possessing a small amount of marijuana and sentenced to 30 days in jail and must pay a fine of up to $ 500
• If the amount exceeds 30 grams, the student may be charged with possession of marijuana and sentenced to one year in jail and are fined $ 5,000 maximum

A student found guilty of possession of marijuana in addition to losing their driving privileges for six months for conversion first.