Possession of marijuana in Florida, first offense?
Last night I was stopped on my bike, and ended up getting arrested for possession of 13 grams of marijuana. The officer released me on the spot instead of taking me to the station, but wrote down the arrest report and now I have a court date on the 1st of July. They also found alcohol, but didn't charge me for it, and I was also issued a warning for no lights on my bike. Since this is my first charge, what can I expect? Also, I am 18. What worries me is the fact that I just started a new job not too long ago and I don't want to risk losing it. What can I except in terms of jailtime, probation, community service, fines, drivers license suspension,etc? Is it possible the charges will get dropped or not likely, and how would this affect me at work/school? Thanks for your help!
What does 'possession is 9/10 of the law' mean?
Possession is not title of property.The adage is not literally true, that by law the person in possession is presumed to have a nine times stronger claim than anyone else, but that"it places in a strong light the legal truth that every claimant must succeed by the strength of his own title, andnot by the weakness of his antagonist's."Possession is nine-tenths of the law is an expression meaning that ownership is easier to maintain if one has possession of something, or difficult to enforce if one does not.Although the principle is an oversimplification, it can be restated as:"In a property dispute (whether real or personal), in the absence of clear and compelling testimony or documentation to the contrary, the person in actual, custodial possession of the property is presumed to be the rightful owner. The rightful owner shall have their possession returned to them; if taken or used. The shirt or blouse you are currently wearing is presumed to be yours, unless someone can prove that it is not."The principle bears some similarity to uti possidetis ("as you possess, so may you continue to possess"), which currently refers to the doctrine that colonial administrative boundaries become international boundaries when a political subdivision or colony achieves independence.Under Roman law, it was an interdictum ordering the parties to maintain possession of property until it was determined who owned the property.
Likelihood of Jail Time for Possession of Marijuana in Virginia?
depends more on the amount than anything else- is this a gram or a kilo? More than likely just a fine - anything is possible, but more than likely it will just be a fine.
Is it leagle to possess canibas seeds in mississippi?.?
No, it's not LEGAL to have CANNABIS seeds.
Can I get out of my Minor In Possession of alcohol ticket without a lawyer?
I am 19 years old and a college student at Mississippi State University. For Mardi Gras, I down to Gulfport for the parades and what not. One night we had a hotel room, I was walking down the hall way minding my own business by myself, and two police officers put me in handcuffs and walked me to a squad car that was in the parking garage. They didn't read me my Meranda Rights when they arrested me. They wouldn't tell me why they arrested me until I got to the station. They told me I was getting a Minor in Possession of alcohol, but I did not have any alcohol on me. I had been drinking, but while I was in the station, I consistently asked them to give me a breathalyser or a blood test to prove I had been drinking. They refused and said they didn't have anything like that at the station (which was most likely a lie). Then they wrote me a ticket and had a parent come pick me up. I have to go to court in early May. Could I plea not guilty without having a lawyer and legitimately get out of the ticket and fines. Please help, thanks.
Is it illegal to mail weed (marijuana) through to U.S. Postal Service?
My friends live in Mississippi and they LOVE to smoke weed but it isn't legal there. It is legal where I live. What if I mailed them some? Would I go to jail? Thoughts?
Is marijuana legal in Ohio?
Ohio Marijuana Laws for Possession, Growing, Selling | Criminal LawMarijuana PossessionIt is a crime to knowingly or intentionally possess marijuana in Ohio. Penalties vary according to the amount possessed, with increased fines and jail time for second and subsequent convictions, and for offenses committed within 1,000 feet of a school. For offenses involving more than 100 grams of marijuana, the judge will suspend the defendant’s driver’s license for at least six months (and up to five years). (Ohio Rev. Code Ann. § 2925.11.)Up to 100 grams (or up to five grams hashish). Ohio has decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana. Violations are considered minor misdemeanors, which incur a $150 fine but no jail time, and do not become part of the defendant’s criminal record.Between 100 and 200 grams (or five and ten grams hashish). Penalties include a fine of up to $250, up to 30 days in jail, or both.Between 200 and 1,000 grams (or ten and 50 grams hashish). Penalties include a fine of up to $2,500, up to one year in jail, or both.Between 1,000 and 20,000 grams (or 50 and 1,000 grams hashish). Penalties include a fine of between $5,000 and $10,000, between one and five years in prison, or both.Between 20,000 and 40,000 grams (or 1,000 and 2,000 grams hashish). Penalties include a fine of between $7,500 and $15,000, between five and eight years in prison, or both.40,000 grams or more (or 2,000 grams hashish). Penalties include a fine of between $10,000 and $20,000, at least eight years in prison, or both.
If states like CO and others can legalize marijuana outside of the federal approval, why can't states like MS or AL outlaw abortions in the same way?
So, here’s the difference.With marijuana, states aren’t attempting to overrule federal law. They’re just repealing state laws against the substance.There are many things that are illegal under federal law but not enforced by state law. Federal tax evasion, immigration violations, and copyright infringement are a few examples where only federal authorities would have jurisdiction.Repeal of state marijuana laws puts marijuana in the same category. It’s still against federal law. It’s just no longer against state law, and so state and local police (who do the bulk of drug enforcement) no longer have any jurisdiction over it. They have no law applicable to them to enforce. The Obama administration has said that, in practice, it will not enforce federal law against marijuana growers or distributors who comply with state regulations, but they could do otherwise.Federal law enforcement resources are a lot more limited. Most law enforcement is done by state and local police. The FBI and DEA are not out there conducting traffic stops and finding a roach in someone’s ashtray.So, legalization of marijuana doesn’t overrule federal law. It just changes state law. The federal government doesn’t enforce its law over the state’s objections because of political reality and limited resources, but it could. There’s no actual conflict. States are not required to assist in enforcing federal law, just to refrain from interfering with it.With abortion law, on the other hand, the states would be passing a law directly in violation of the US Constitution. The Fourteenth Amendment extended constitutional protections and restrictions to the states, so a state cannot pass a law that restricts a constitutional right. Since Roe v. Wade held abortion to be a constitutionally protected right, no level of government may outlaw it. (Or, technically, they can pass a law against it, but such a law would be ineffective, since the courts would be forbidden to enforce it.)So, while it may seem like splitting hairs, that’s the crucial difference. States may not nullify federal law, but they can say “You guys are on your own, we’re not helping you enforce this.” That’s what they did with marijuana. They may not, however, pass laws that directly contravene federal requirements, including laws that infringe on constitutional rights.