Montana Drug Possession Law
Montana Drug Possession Defense
What you're facing under Mont. Code Ann. § 45-9-102, how the penalties scale, and the questions your attorney needs to answer, specific to Montana (MT) law.
Offense Class
Felony (most drugs); Misdemeanor (marijuana ≤60g first offense)
Maximum Penalty
5 years (general felony)
Maximum Fine
$50,000
Penalty Range in Montana
Charge Enhancements
These factors can elevate the charge or penalty in Montana:
- Prior drug felony (2 years–40 years under § 45-9-101)
- Possession in or near a school zone
Montana-Specific Detail
Montana classifies drugs as 'dangerous drugs' in visual, narcotic, or anabolic steroid schedules. First offense treatment court diversion may be available.
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Important: This page provides legal INFORMATION about Montana 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.