Learn about the penalties for drug possession and the laws in your state. By Mark Theoharis, J.D. Controlled substances are drugs and other materials whose possession and use the federal government has chosen to regulate. Possession of a controlled substance isn't necessarily a crime. For many...
JUDGE: MULL LESSER PENALTIES FOR DRUG POSSESSIONJohn H. Kennedy, Globe Staff
At the Law Office of Ann Gottesman, Ann maintains an in-depth knowledge of California drug possession laws. She keeps up to date with the changes in the law so that she can build the strongest defense possible for you if you are facing any drug possession charges in Pasadena, CA. ...
The bill passed on a 32-1 vote and now goes before the House of Delegates. The regular session ends March 11. Republican Sen. Charles Trump, of Morgan County, said the idea behind enhancing penalties for drug possession from a misdemeanor is to move those cases from magistrate court to...
摘要: Californians have a lot to consider when it comes to decriminalizing possession. But now is the time for a rigorous discussion about removing criminal penalties for drug possession, rather than rushing to judgment in the heat of a future election season....
You were in unlawful possession of Meth. You knew of the drug’s presence. You were aware of the substance's characteristics as a controlled substance. You had a usable amount of methamphetamine to sell or for consumption. You possessed methamphetamine intending to sell it. ...
RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — As fentanyl overdoses continue to plague communities across North Carolina, the state Senate is considering legislation to increase punishments for drug dealers whose distribution of the synthetic opioid results in an overdose death
California voters have passed Proposition 36, the Associated Press projects, approving changes that will roll back criminal justice reforms from a contentious 2014 ballot measure that lessened the penalties for some crimes including theft and drug possession. Proposition 36 would walk back ...
New Jersey drug possession penalties include: Possession of Marijuana For Simple Possession of marijuana (pot), you face the risk of, even on a first offense: up to 18 months in jail Fines from $500-15,000 Loss of driver’s license Drug Rehabilitation Programs (at your expense) See my po...
Also illegal in Colorado is thepossession of synthetic cannabinoids and salvia. Selling drugs in Colorado is always a felony crime. 3. Penalties Colorado drug laws favor treatment over imprisonment when it comes to personal use – at least initially for drug possession charges. ...