What are your local cannabis laws?

[GotWake88]

Here in Columbia, MO, possession of up to 35 grams of cannabis and/or cannabis paraphernalia is not an arrestable offense and is punishable by a maximum fine of $250. Even that is spottily enforced; out of the first 350 cannabis citations, less than 10 were even prosecuted. It's a good place to live for stoners. :jointsmile:

What are the laws/enforcement patterns where you guys live?

[Runaway Jim]

Around here its a 100 dollar fine and possible classes on pot possession of 100g (nearly a QP'er) or less... Growing is the same punishments based on weight... its w/e theres no crim record minor misdemeanor thats all.
PEaece

[GotWake88]

There have been so many local decriminalization movements around the country in the past five years. I think it's only a matter of time now.

[GreenLadyOfDankDowns]

Here is the official run down for the state of WV.

Possession
Any amount misdemeanor 90 days - 6 months $1,000
Conviction of possession of less than 15 grams triggers an automatic conditional discharge.
Sale or Cultivation
Any amount felony 1 - 5 years $15,000
Sale to a minor or within 1,000 feet of a school felony 2 years MMS* variable
Transport into state with intent to deliver felony 1 - 5 years $15,000
*Mandatory minimum sentence.
Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)
Paraphernalia sale misdemeanor 6 months - 1 year $5,000
Subsequent offenses double the possible penalties.
D etails
Possession of marijuana is punishable by 90 days - 6 months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Possession with intent to
manufacture or deliver a controlled substance is a felony and can result in imprisonment of not less than one year and not
more than five years, or a fine of fifteen thousand dollars, or both.
Conviction of possession of less than 15 grams triggers an automatic conditional discharge. Conditional discharge does
not apply to a defendant who has previously been convicted of any offense relating to narcotic drugs or marijuana.
Cultivation, delivery or sale is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000. Sale to a minor or sale within
1,000 feet of a school requires a two-year mandatory minimum sentence for the sale.
Transportation of marijuana into the state with the intent to deliver is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to
$15,000.
Subsequent offenses double the possible penalties.
Operating an illegal drug paraphernalia business is punishable by 6 months - 1 year in jail and a fine up to $5,000.
Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people
facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After
successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Mandatory minimum sentence: When someone is convicted of an offense punishable by a mandatory
minimum sentence, the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher
sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A
prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even
peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to "life MMS" must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.

[mfqr]

In Madison, Wisconsin, it's only a fine if you have 25 grams or under. Anything above that, and they consider that it was intent to sell/distribute/traffick. So if you have 25 grams or under, you do not get a criminal record, and you only get a fine... no prosecution. Of course, this isn't because the fuckers know the truth about Cannabis, but because they are lacking funds to prosecute everyone who has even a small amount of weed on them. Hopefully soon enough it will at least be completely decriminalized, or possible even legalized. We're not criminals, goddamnit!

[SonicBloom]

Here it's considered lowest priority, and I'd almost not believe you if you told me you got rolled.

[Sweeney]

My buddy just got busted with 2 grams the other week in Central Florida. Spent the night in jail, got sentenced to a year of probation and some odd hours of community service.

[MacWQ33]

Don't know the official laws, but cops around here are pretty cool...they know what's up...don't bother them, they won't bother you.

[Iplaybass182]

In PA I believe you get in more trouble for paraphenalia than an ounce which is wierd. I think for up to 30 gs you get 6 months and or $250 fine, for paraphenalia you get 6 months to 1 year and or up to $2000 fine. Not one hundred percent sure but I think its right.

[206 DankySpanky]

around seattle cops are easy on schmokers
i like

[GotWake88]

Where I'm origionally from, Illinois, it is bullshit. When sitting in court, I witnessed several people get 1 or 2 years for domestic assault, or theft in excess of 10,000, etc...then a guy who grew a couple plants got 10 years. Really shows how much the government cares about its citizens.

[Acouwaila]

Here is the official run down for the state of WV.

Possession
Any amount misdemeanor 90 days - 6 months $1,000
Conviction of possession of less than 15 grams triggers an automatic conditional discharge.
Sale or Cultivation
Any amount felony 1 - 5 years $15,000
Sale to a minor or within 1,000 feet of a school felony 2 years MMS* variable
Transport into state with intent to deliver felony 1 - 5 years $15,000
*Mandatory minimum sentence.
Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)
Paraphernalia sale misdemeanor 6 months - 1 year $5,000
Subsequent offenses double the possible penalties.
D etails
Possession of marijuana is punishable by 90 days - 6 months in jail and a fine up to $1,000. Possession with intent to
manufacture or deliver a controlled substance is a felony and can result in imprisonment of not less than one year and not
more than five years, or a fine of fifteen thousand dollars, or both.
Conviction of possession of less than 15 grams triggers an automatic conditional discharge. Conditional discharge does
not apply to a defendant who has previously been convicted of any offense relating to narcotic drugs or marijuana.
Cultivation, delivery or sale is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to $15,000. Sale to a minor or sale within
1,000 feet of a school requires a two-year mandatory minimum sentence for the sale.
Transportation of marijuana into the state with the intent to deliver is punishable by 1 - 5 years in prison and a fine up to
$15,000.
Subsequent offenses double the possible penalties.
Operating an illegal drug paraphernalia business is punishable by 6 months - 1 year in jail and a fine up to $5,000.
Conditional release: The state allows conditional release or alternative or diversion sentencing for people
facing their first prosecutions. Usually, conditional release lets a person opt for probation rather than trial. After
successfully completing probation, the individual's criminal record does not reflect the charge.
Mandatory minimum sentence: When someone is convicted of an offense punishable by a mandatory
minimum sentence, the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher
sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A
prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even
peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to "life MMS" must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.

Thanks, im also in WV

[Acouwaila]

However, ive had plenty of friends with only a fine from possessing less than half ounce I believe it is

[DeepFriedBrain]

Don't get caught and it's all cool!