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Drug possession is the crime of having one or more illegal drugs in one's possession, either for personal use, distribution, sale or otherwise. Illegal drugs fall into different categories and sentences vary depending on the amount, type of drug, circumstances, and jurisdiction. [1]In the United States, the penalty for illegal drug possession and sale can vary from a small fine to a prison sentence. In some states, marijuana possession is considered to be a petty offense, with the penalty being comparable to that of a speeding violation. Generally, however, drug possession is an arrestable offense, although offenders rarely serve jail time.[citation needed] In Singapore, 70% of executions are for drug-related offenses, which encompasses drug possession.[2] There is a national drug control law known as the Misuse of Drugs Act used to assess and determine drug trafficking. Drug possession can account for imprisonment, caning and capital punishment, based on the amount of controlled drugs a person possesses. href="/Infraction_related.html" title="Infraction">Infraction&_160;· Misdemeanor&_160;· Felony&_160;· Summary&_160;· Indictable&_160;· Hybrid
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1. Methamphetamine Laws
November 12, 2009
I. PROPOSED NEW LAWS In June, Riverside County, California, passed an ordinance that would require retail buyers of specific cold medicines to register their personal information with the drugstore. Literally overnight, the board of supervisors rescinded the measure when the countys lawyers pointed out that the state has exclusive authority to regulate drug sales. The House of Representatives is mulling a proposed law that would be similar to the Riverside ordinance, at least in spirit. Desperate Measures The ordinance would have required customers who buy even one package of cold medica... (read more)
Author: Sam Cadbury
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2. A Criminal Attorney For Murder Charges
November 10, 2009
Possession of explosives, aggravated assault, burglary, carjacking, drug crimes, drunk driving, and unlawful use of credit card are all criminal charges and filed in a criminal court. No criminal charge is small but being charged with murder, whether an attempted first degree murder, accidental murder on purpose or without purpose, or homicide – they are all very severe crimes and dealt by the US Criminal Law with due carefulness and gravity. Sometimes the law might get the wrong person i.e. someone who is accused of a crime but has not actually committed it. It is said that the law is blind. ... (read more)
Author: Daniel Martin
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3. The Crime of Drug Possession: Its Not What You Think It Is
November 05, 2009
The government engineered a drug bust where Defendant Kitchen was scheduled to purchase two kilograms of cocaine from federal agents. Kitchen got into the vehicle of the undercover federal agents and picked up the kilograms of cocaine and held them for a couple of seconds. He inspected the substance and made a comment on its purity. At that point, federal agents arrested him. Kitchen was charged with possession of cocaine with intent to distribute in violation of 21 U.S.C.A. 841(a)(1). Drug Law 21 U.S.C.A. 841 (a) Except as authorized by this title, it shall be unlawful for any person know... (read more)
Author: Sam Cadbury
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4. A Criminal Attorney For Defense
November 05, 2009
What should be the course of action of someone accused of a criminal case like possession of explosives, aggravated assault, residential burglary, carjacking and vehicular hijacking, drug crimes, drunk driving, forgery, identity theft, murder, manslaughter, probation violations, unfair and deceptive acts, and unlawful use of credit cards. People generally keep wondering over the very requirement of a criminal attorney only. And even if they somehow get convinced about the need of an attorney, confusion still prevails in the minds of most of them about which lawyer should be hired to represen... (read more)
Author: Daniel Martin
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5. Finally! Fair Sentencing For All Cocaine Offenders Regardless of Race
October 02, 2009
On April 29 th 2009, Assistant U.S. Attorney General, Lanny Breur announced that the DOJ and its administration support ending the 100:1 sentencing disparity between crack and powder cocaine thus equalizing the sentencing regimes.
Current Sentencing for Cocaine Crimes Currently, the sentencing guidelines for Federal drug charges such as possession of cocaine for sale is based on the weight of the controlled substance. For more than 20 years, as an example: possession of 5 grams of crack would earn the same mandatory 5 year sentence as possession of 500 grams of powder cocaine. The inh... (read more)
Author: Sam Cadbury
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6. What is Long Beach Collective?
September 30, 2009
Cannabis is known for its use as psychoactive drug. In the early twentieth century the possession, sale or use of the Cannabis was banned. But now, some countries have lessened the punishment. The price of Cannabis varies widely from region to region. Adulterants used in Cannabis are chalk and glass particles that are very uncommon. Inhaling Cannabis through smoking is the most harmful and dangerous method. Inhaling the organic material directly can cause serious health problems. While inhaling Long Beach Collective Cannabis through vaporizer is a better option. As the active elements of the p... (read more)
Author: Francis Adam
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7. Federal Case Defense: When it's You vs. the Feds
September 24, 2009
Whenever a person is being convicted of a federal offense, he or she will want a federal case defense lawyer on the case. Here’s a list – by no means exhaustive – of the charges that deserve the attention of federal defense lawyers:
Insurance fraud, embezzlement, extortion, tax fraud; violent crimes like kidnapping, manslaughter, aggravated assault; sexual offenses like statutory rape, solicitation of prostitution, child pornography; other misdemeanors and felonies like money laundering, mail fraud, bank fraud, disorderly conduct, robbery; drug possession with intent to distribute, culti... (read more)
Author: Priyank Saxena
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8. The Wisdom of Speaking With a Drug Possession Lawyer Right After Arrest
September 21, 2009
Should it befall upon you that you are arrested with drugs in your possession, you need the assistance of a drug possession lawyer immediately. Even though you might have the drugs in your possession at the time of your arrest, it does not mean you will a guilty judgment. Do not plead guilty or even make a statement until you have first consulted with your attorney.
Consultation with a lawyer before the police or any other law enforcement agent can question you is your right as an American citizen. Do not give up this right. This is not to recommend interfering with the process, but rathe... (read more)
Author: Mark Sierra
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9. Mexico Decriminalizes Small Drug Possession
August 27, 2009
Executive Summary – Mexico has passed a law eliminating criminal penalties for possessing small amount of Marijuana (5 grams is maximum allowed), Cocaine (half of a gram), Heroin (50 milligrams), LSD (o15 milligrams), Methamphetamine (40 milligrams). People apprehended a third time under the new law would be forced to enter into a treatment program.
Discussion – This new law will encourage drug abuse tourism. Before the new law tourists caught with small quantities of the drugs could be extorted by police using the threat of criminal charges being filed against them. They would be taken i... (read more)
Author: Aurelia Masterson
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10. Los Angeles Outpatient Rehab
July 08, 2009
Spending for treatment in the state of California has doubles since the year 2000 when voters passed Proposition 36, a policy that seeks
alternatives to incarceration for drug offenders. The prison population has decreased from 27 percent to 21 percent and taxpayers have been
able to save hundreds of millions of dollars by investing their money in treatment programs instead of paying for prison terms which do not
solve offenders addiction problems. The rate of imprisonment for drug possession offenses has decreased by more the 34 percent and residents
support the moveme... (read more)
Author: addiction professor
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