2006-07-14 06:17:34 · 8 answers · asked by mncountryrebel 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It varies by state, but here's what I found.
There are three types of penalty. In order of severity: reprimand, final warning and charge.
If you're under 17 and caught in possession of a lower class drug (B or C) drug, and it's your first offence. You will receive a reprimand at the time of the offence.
A subsequent offence may get you a 'final warning' or a charge depending on how serious it is. Although you won't have to go to court, it can be used against you if you break the law again in the future. A referral will be made to the YOT.
If you are charged with a more serious offence like 'intent to supply' or you've already got a reprimand or a warning on your record, then you could be facing the youth courts and a likely criminal record.
If you stay out of a trouble, a reprimand or warning may be wiped from your record. See Prosecution and your future for details.
Over 18s
If you are over 18, first time possession will get you a caution. Like a conviction, a caution stays on your record forever although it becomes 'spent' after six or seven years.
Intent to supply, supply or a second charge of possession will get you prosecuted. A prison sentence or a hefty fine or both are likely, depending on the class of the drug and the amount.
Punishment
If you're arrested for drugs and charged with a criminal offence, you face prosecution through the courts. The punishment will depend on certain factors:
* On the actual charge - whether it's simple possession, supply, or intent to supply
* The class and quantity of drug(s) involved
* Where you are caught and prosecuted - some regions are harder on some drugs than others
* Your behaviour - if the arrest was aggravated by violence or you gave the police some lip it could bump up the sentence
* Your age
* Your criminal record
Most minor drug offences are processed through the magistrates courts where sentences are generally lower.
Class A drugs
(Cocaine, Ecstasy, Heroin, LSD)
Crown Court
Max punishment for 'supply': Life and an unlimited fine
Max punishment for 'possession': 7 years and an unlimited fine
Magistrates Court
Max punishment for 'supply': 6 months and/or £5000 fine
Max punishment for 'possession': 6 months and/or £5000 fine
Class B drugs
(Amphetamines, some tranquillisers)
Crown Court
Max punishment for 'supply': 14 years or a fine (or both)
Max punishment for 'possession': 5 years or a fine (or both)
Magistrates Court
Max punishment for 'supply': 6 months and/or £5000 fine
Max punishment for 'possession': 3 months and/or £2500 fine
Class C drugs
(Cannabis, Tranquillisers, Antidepressants, Anabolic Steroids)
Crown Court
Max punishment for 'supply': 5 years or a fine (or both)
Max punishment for 'possession': 2 years or a fine (or both)
Magistrates Court
Max punishment for 'supply': 3 months and/or £1000 fine
Max punishment for 'possession': 3 months and/or £2500 fine
DTTO
A DTTO means that if a court believes you are an offender that misuses drugs and that treatment may be helpful, you can be sentenced to this, provided that you agree to comply. The order obliges you to undergo drug treatment for anything between 6 months to 3 years. The treatment may be conducted at a residential centre, at home or a combination of the two. While serving your DTTO, regular compulsory drug testing takes place and the court itself plays a role in supervising your order.
Community Punishment
If you are judged to have committed an offence that is considered to be against the local community, then the chances are that you will be given community service. This will require you to work unpaid for 40 to 240 hours. The types of offences that can be considered as being against the community are criminal damage, some driving offences and benefit fraud.
Community Rehabilitation
A Community Rehabilitation Order, which was formerly known as a Probation Order is where you will be supervised by the probation service for between 6 months and 3 years. This order will be given to you where there is a clear underlying problem leading to crime such as the misuse of drugs and alcohol or a chaotic lifestyle.
2006-07-14 08:37:19 · answer #1 · answered by Celesta 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Are you the ice delivery man? I need a bag my drinks haven't been cold for two days because I am too lazy to drive to the store!
If you are talking about Vanilla ICE ICE baby then the thought of him is a crime! Oh crap here come the cops. I knew I shouldn't think of that rapper wanna be!
2006-07-14 13:20:24 · answer #2 · answered by flyingbumblebee 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Depends on the city/county/state or whoever has jurisdiction in the area you were caught.
Most jurisdictions have a ZERO tolerance law for hard drugs/narcotics. Marijuana has a "Misdemeanor amount" in some places, meaning anything less than an ounce is a misdemeanor amount and they write you a ticket and a summons, but I think ANY amount of Meth, Coke, H, X, etc is an arrestable offense.
2006-07-14 17:31:42 · answer #3 · answered by machine_head_327 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well i think you are limited to no more then one ice cube at a time.
if you mean the drug ice ( speed, meth, crank, etc ) thenk even a little residue will be a crime. so any is enough to get you arrested.
2006-07-17 20:36:52 · answer #4 · answered by The ones you fear 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
just the empty baggie with residue in it will get you a paraphanellia charge...any more than that and you are going to jail...and if you are talking about the drug i would suggest you stay away from it...my hubby damn near died 2 days ago...he only smokes it and his temperature dropped to 95.9 degrees and his blood pressure sky rocketed and he spent the night in the er......crank and ice are 2 different worlds...ice will kill you
2006-07-14 13:23:15 · answer #5 · answered by valerie 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What hte hell are you talking about diamonds...or crank?
2006-07-14 13:20:44 · answer #6 · answered by clampnugget 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
nice picture
2006-07-14 13:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by goz1111 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
2.3 grams
2006-07-14 13:19:57 · answer #8 · answered by Justin K 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋