Unlawful Possession of Marijuana (2nd Degree) is a misdemeanor when possession is for personal use only. What is the correct classification?

• A. Misdemeanor (class A)
• B. Felony (class C)
• C. Misdemeanor (class B)
• D. Felony (class D)

Answer: (C)

The situation hinges on how offenses are graded within the misdemeanor category. When unlawful possession of marijuana for personal use is described as a second-degree offense, it is classified as a misdemeanor of the second degree, i.e., a Class B misdemeanor in this jurisdiction. The degree system shows relative severity among misdemeanors: second degree is more serious than the lower misdemeanor levels but still not a felony. That’s why this scenario isn’t a Class A misdemeanor, nor a felony. The key takeaway is that personal-use possession at the second-degree level stays within misdemeanor territory, specifically Class B, rather than crossing into felony status.