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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?
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.
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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.
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.
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!
Here it's considered lowest priority, and I'd almost not believe you if you told me you got rolled.
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.
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.
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.
around seattle cops are easy on schmokers
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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.
Thanks, im also in WVQuote:
Originally Posted by GreenLadyOfDankDowns
However, ive had plenty of friends with only a fine from possessing less than half ounce I believe it is
Don't get caught and it's all cool!