I am trying to figure out if this charge is a misdemenor or just a fine. thanks
2007-07-15 05:20:17 · 10 answers · asked by roguewave9840 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
Comparing Misdemeanor and Fine is like comparing apples and oranges. Misdemeanor is the category of the activity, and Fine is the category of punishment.
If an activity is categorized as a misdemeanor, the punishment is usually a fine.
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2007-07-15 05:31:54 · answer #1 · answered by ? 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's a misdemeanor (or whatever box is checked near the bottom, don't presume it's just a misdemeanor) that carries a fine. More likely it carries a mandatory court appearance. This will also be a checked box item. In any case it's not something you want to leave on your record if you can help it, call an attorney.
2007-07-15 12:43:34 · answer #2 · answered by Morgan M 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most tickets are written for misdemeor offenses, and if you are of age in your state, will be part of your permenant record. If you had enough marijuana to be suspected of possesion with the intent to distribute, that would have been a felony, and you would have been arrested instead of just getting a ticket.
2007-07-15 12:52:00 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In CA, possosion of 1 ounce or less is an infraction with a fine.
2007-07-15 12:37:40 · answer #4 · answered by R8derMike 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's both. Misdemeanor offenses carry fines. Depending on your state....$100 or more fine and possible license suspension.
2007-07-15 13:26:17 · answer #5 · answered by LEO53 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know but I do know that it means you're an idiot. Marijuana is a vice used by idiots who lack the ability to enjoy themselves. You need to give up marijuana or accept a life of idiocy, ineptitude, and illegal actions. What a disgrace....
2007-07-15 12:29:51 · answer #6 · answered by bog2477 2 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Different states have different levels for drug possession you need to check with a lawyer or you can call the police department and they will tell you.
2007-07-15 12:34:10 · answer #7 · answered by ASmiles1 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most likely both. Illegal drug use is a big deal. Your better off without it. It causes trouble and depletes brain cells that will not recover.
2007-07-15 12:30:21 · answer #8 · answered by eddie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
do you got a permit,to smoke cannabis.
long as you had under a oz,you will be fine.get a permit,
2007-07-19 00:35:16 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
in CA.its both
2007-07-15 12:28:28 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋