Mississippi Drug Possession Law
Mississippi Drug Possession Defense
What you're facing under Miss. Code Ann. § 41-29-139(c), how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Mississippi (MS) law.
Offense Class
Felony (Schedule I/II); Misdemeanor (Schedule III-V small amounts)
Maximum Penalty
3 years (Schedule I/II); 1 year (Schedule III-V first)
Maximum Fine
$3,000 (Schedule I/II first); $1,000 (Schedule III-V first)
Penalty Range in Mississippi
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Mississippi:
- Prior drug convictions (enhanced penalties)
- Possession near a school, church, or public park (§ 41-29-142)
Mississippi-Specific Detail
Mississippi treats most simple possession as a felony for Schedule I/II substances. Drug court diversion programs available.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Mississippi drug possession law as of the date of publication. Laws change frequently. This is not legal advice. The analysis draws on methods developed by defense attorneys, applied to public data. Your attorney remains the final authority on defense direction.