If you have it in large enough quantities for it to be probable that you're selling it, it's still a felony under US federal law. The same is true if you're deliberately growing it.Simple use and possession of small quantities is a misdemeanor for the first offense, but it may be charged as a felony for subsequent offenses.
No, that's trafficking. While these states have declared they won't prosecute the possession or use of marijuana, so long as a certain set of circumstances exists, marijuana is still illegal under federal law. When you cross state lines with it in your possession, you're entering fed territory, and trafficking is a federal felony.
In MOST (but not all) jurisdictions possession of a "personal-use" amount of drugs is not a felony.
Possession of marijuana is illegal in New York. If you are arrested for charges relating to possession of marijuana, the penalties you face will often depend on the amount of marijuana in your possession and the intended use. It's best to be safe and enjoy your trip without taking any chances with marijuana.
Yes, marijuana is legal for medical use in Delaware, but recreational use is still illegal. The state has decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use.
Jeff Hardy?Yes,Felony possession of cocaine.Felony drug trafficking of opium.Two counts of felony possession with intent to redistribute a Schedule III drug.Maintaining a dwelling for drug use and/or distribution.Misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia.:/
State law enforcement agencies will not press charges for marijuana use or possession within a predetermined set of criteria. However, marijuana still remains illegal under federal law, and the feds could crack down on the state of Colorado at any time they pleased. Also, the state's refusal to prosecuted is negated if the possession or use of marijuana results in another crime being committed. For example, 18 USC 922(g)(3) is a federal law making it a felony to own or be in possession of a firearm if one is a user of an illegal controlled substance (which marijuana still is, as per federal law), so if you get pulled over with marijuana and a firearm in your car, you're going to jail.
In Texas, marijuana is illegal for recreational use and possession of any amount can result in criminal charges. Medical use of marijuana is restricted to a low-THC cannabis oil for specific medical conditions. Possession of even small amounts of marijuana can lead to fines, imprisonment, and a criminal record in Texas.
In Louisiana, possessing any amount of marijuana for personal use is considered a misdemeanor. However, possessing larger amounts with intent to distribute can result in felony charges. The specific quantity that constitutes intent to distribute varies depending on the circumstances of the case.
No, buying marijuana and possessing marijuana are not treated the same under the law. Buying marijuana can be considered a different offense, such as drug trafficking or drug dealing, which can carry stiffer penalties compared to just possessing it for personal use. Possession may result in lesser penalties in some cases.
(In the US) the possession and use of marijuana/pot was declared illegal in 1937.
Marijuana was illegal in Jamaica until 2015 when legislators passed an amendment to the Dangerous Drugs Act that decriminalized the possession of up to 56.6 grams of cannabis for personal use. Medical marijuana is currently legal in Jamaica.
No. Nobody has ever died from marijuana use of any kind.