Indiana Code section 35-48-4-11, in the 2026 Indiana Code, is the possession offense for marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia.
This is a plain-language summary, not legal advice. Laws and local rules change. Read the official sources at the bottom of this page.
Cannabis-friendly lawyers in Indiana
Listed October 2026
These firms and attorneys are listed in the NORML lawyer directory for Indiana. Cities and phone numbers below are taken from those listings.
Criminal defense and individual help
Joley Law Firm P.C. NORML directory
David L. Joley · Fort Wayne
Listed in the NORML lawyer directory for Indiana as a criminal defense and marijuana lawyer in Fort Wayne.
Source: NORML listing
Chambers Law Office, LLC NORML directory
Julie Ann Chambers · Indianapolis
Listed in the NORML lawyer directory for Indiana as a criminal defense and marijuana lawyer in Indianapolis.
Source: NORML listing
Leonard, Hammond, Thoma & Terril NORML directory
Robert Cliff Scremin · Fort Wayne
Listed in the NORML lawyer directory for Indiana as a criminal defense and marijuana lawyer in Fort Wayne.
Source: NORML listing
Criminal defense
These lawyers defend cannabis and marijuana charges in Indiana.
Gemma & Karimi
Indianapolis
Gemma & Karimi are aggressive, experienced drug possession defense attorneys who can develop a rigorous defense to this serious charge.
Angie Trapp
Indianapolis
Attorney Angie Trapp will conduct a thorough investigation focused on uncovering any flaws in the allegations against you.
Not a referral. This list is not an endorsement, and there is no paid placement. We have not verified bar standing or discipline history. Before you hire anyone, confirm them in the Indiana Roll of Attorneys, and you can also use the Lawyer Referral.
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- No adult-use stores in Indiana yet.
Possession
- A person who knowingly or intentionally possesses marijuana, hash oil, hashish, or salvia, knowingly or intentionally grows or cultivates marijuana, or knows marijuana is growing on the premises and fails to destroy the plants, commits a Class B misdemeanor, except as the section provides.
- The offense is a Class A misdemeanor if the person has a prior conviction for a drug offense, or if the substance is packaged to appear to be low-THC hemp extract and the person knew or reasonably should have known what it was.
- The offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior conviction for a drug offense and possesses at least 30 grams of marijuana or at least 5 grams of hash oil, hashish, or salvia.