Cannabis possession in Florida:
20g or less: Misdemeanor: incarceration 1 yr, fine $1,000.
More than 20g- Felony: Incarceration 5 yrs, fine $5,000.
25 or more plants- Felony. Incarceration: 15 years, fine $10,000.
Source: http://norml.org/index.cfm?wtm_view=&Group_ID=4530
The Cocaine possession penalties vary from state to state. What state do you live in?
The penalties for the possession and misuse of depressant drugs will depend on the laws of the state you are in. The provisions would be the same.
State police have officially been instructed to adhere to state laws and not favor federal laws. While you may be hassled by some officers that are ignorant to the law, you cannot be arrested for possession of cannabis if you are able to present proper documentation from your doctor. God bless America.
Conviction of a second DUI in the U.S. state of Florida can bring serious charges. Potential penalties for this offense include up to 9 months in jail and a $4000 fine.
True or False: The State of Florida will revoke your license if you are found guilty of committing a felony for drug possession.
Stalking is illegal in all 50 States. Penalties against the stalker may vary from State to State.
Prescription drugs aren't street drugs -- but most states punish illegal possession of prescription drugs just as harshly as they do possession of illegal drugs. Under state law, it is illegal to possess any controlled substance listed in the state's Schedules I through V, or to get such a substance by fraud, deceit or misrepresentation. Penalties vary from state to state. In some states illegal possession of prescription drugs Class C felony with penalties of one to ten years in state prison and up to several thousands of dollars in fines. In other states it is a gross or serious misdemeanor which can still carry penalties of jail time and large fines.
Laws (and penalties for breaking those laws) varies from state to state. Without knowing your state, we can't even offer a good guess.
It depends on the amount you were arrested with. Above a certain so-called "personal-use" amount (set by state statute) and it crosses the line into "Possession With Intent to Distribute" a felony.
Felony charges in one state are viewed to be felony charges in any other state or US possession.
Aruba's drug laws are severe, according to the U.S. Department of State Travel Information on Aruba. It's noted that the penalties for illegal drug possession, trafficking, or use are severe. Convicted offenders are given long jail sentencesand heavy fines.It also is noted that unknowingly violating Aruba's laws may result in expulsion, arrest, or imprisonment.For information on criminal penalties in Aruba, please visit the link provided below.
Each US State has laws against both dealing and possession of non prescribed amphetamines. Some states have very strict prison penalties for this depending upon the amount of this drug a person has or sells. Clearly a person having a small amount used for casual use is quite different from a dealer of the drug in large quantities.