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It'll depend on how recent it was usually, but a misdemeanor marijuana charge probably won't keep you out of the Guard. I've known people who've gone active duty and have gotten security clearances with a weed charge on their record. The person who can give you a definitive answer, is the National Guard recruiter.
420 was the legendary Penal Code number for marijuana possession.
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.
NO.. Only people with felonies may not own or be in possession of firearms.
Although in Many cases marijuana can help in medicinal purposes, many people fear that they will be arrested for being in possession of said marijuana
2 years
In 2007, 47.5% of thr 1,841,182 total arrests for drugs abuse violations were for Marijuana. A total of 872,720 of those, 775,137 people were arrested for marijuana possession alone. that is a little over 8 every 5 minutes.
HS 11379 Referred to as "Transportation" cases, these cases usually involve the defendant being stopped while driving a motor vehicle and then found to be in possession of a controlled substance. Note that unlike HS 11360 cases (Transportation of Marijuana), an individual charged with HS 11379 does not have to be transporting large quantities of a controlled substance. These cases are classified as felonies and carry a prison sentence of 2 to 4 years.
In California it hold a 90 day sentence along with some fines. In other states like Texas for example I have seen people spend a year in jail for it. Plus it depends on the judge.
Possession marijuana is illegal because it's the 'will of the people'. That means that the majority of voting Americans are not ready to decriminalize marijuana. When or if the voting population is more accepting of the idea, the laws will change.None of the arguments or science, pro or con, for marijuana use have much bearing on the current laws, they are strictly based on the opinion of the majority of the population. Posting your point of view, facts and figures on either side of the issue does not answer this question.Added: In addition - SOME jurisdictions HAVE de-criminalized the possession of marijuana up to a certain amount of the drug, and others (i.e.: California) have legallized its purchase and possession for medical purposes.
Legalise means to make something lawful. To legalise an activity means that police can no longer arrest you for performing that activity. For instance, possession of marijuana is currently illegal, while many people want it to be legalised. If the government did legalise marijuana, this would mean that people could possess marijuana without the police stopping them from doing so.
Yes. It is known in law as concurrent possession.