What is the punishment for possessing marijuana? Are there any circumstances when it is legal to have it?
2007-07-23 19:37:02 · 4 answers · asked by borgel 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
Simple possession of less than one ounce of marijuana is a misdemeanor carrying a maximum penalty of a $100 fine (which works out to around $350 with assessments). More than one ounce is a misdemeanor carrying a maximum 6 months in jail and a fine of $500 (around $1,800). An ill person can get a recommendation from a doctor to use "medical marijuana," which precludes prosecution under state law.
Note, however, that federal law still makes marijuana possession a crime, despite the best efforts of Congressman Dana Rohrabacher and others. I have not seen federal prosecutions for simple possession of small amounts of marijunana, but they are theoretically possible.
2007-07-24 11:47:30 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In CA the possession of marijuana is against the regulation below State regulation. in spite of the shown fact that, the "Compassionate Use Act" promises a protection to prosecution in case you have a written recomendation from a scientific care provider. The possession of marijuana, in spite of the shown fact that, is against the regulation below Federal regulation in all 50 States. Even in CA you will possibly properly be prosecuted with the aid of the Feds regardless of in case you have a recomendation, or perhaps scientific marijuana dispensaries might properly be raided with the aid of the DEA and the operators charged with drug dealing. Richard
2016-10-19 07:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by costarakis 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It really doesn't matter what California's legal status is as it is against federal law!
Having Marijuana in Denver is legal, but still against federal law, which over-rides any state or local law!
Depends on how much, and whether it was for possession or intent to sell!
2007-07-23 19:42:09 · answer #3 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
here in california a person w illnesses severe can be licensed for a certain amount ! infact here there are ads in newspapers by legit doctors letting people know they can be treated w medicinal marijuana. here we also have dozens of dispensaries where once u show your license(215) u can buy various kinds of herbs, baked goods etc.... my nephew is licensed to sell and he owns a cookie company called Dolly whos, i think its on google dictionary....hope this helped answer your Q...goodluck
2007-07-23 19:48:58 · answer #4 · answered by alangj91761 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋