Possession of WHAT?
Yes, it is possible that a college student may serve time for a first offense misdemeanor. The amount of time a person may have to serve will depend on the offense.
The maximum punishment for a class B misdemeanor for possession of marijuana on a first-time offense can vary by state, but typically includes a fine and/or up to 6 months in jail. It is important to consult the specific laws of the state in which the offense occurred for accurate information.
Can first time misdemeanor drug offense already convicted and served 6 months be expunged or sealed? Can first time misdemeanor drug offense already convicted and served 6 months be expunged or sealed? Can first time misdemeanor drug offense already convicted and served 6 months be expunged or sealed?
1 oz or under first offense: Misdemeanor could have up to six month jail time down to 1000 dollar fine! Second offense same amount would be year and or 2,000!
A penal offense is any offense that a person commits which causes him or her to go to a prison. It is usually a first class misdemeanor or a felony. A second class misdemeanor or lessor will usually result in jail time or a fine.
I would say very very small, if you can pay your fine.
Probation and a fine. After being convicted of the first offense, each subsequent offense is a fifth degree felony
Legally they probably can. As a practical matter (time/expense/trouble) they may choose not to do so on a minor offense.
Most of the time, you will only be charged a fine for a disorderly conduct misdemeanor. It really all depends which state you live in and if it is your first offense or not.
Marijuana is illegal in South Africa as it is in most places.
Yes. DUI is considered a serious offense in EVERY state.
A misdemeanor is a type of criminal offense, considered to be less severe than, say, a felony. A first time misdemeanor would be called such when it is the first time an offender has been caught for such an offense, and as such would probably be given a much lighter punishment than a repeat offender. Many misdemeanors are punished with fines, or a restriction of privileges e.g. loss of a driving license. Examples of misdemeanors could include reckless driving, petty theft, public drunkenness or criminal damage.