Sunday, June 26, 2011
Saturday, June 25, 2011
Katt Williams - Weed
"Don't give me that shit that weed's a drug. It ain't no motherfuckin' drug. I've done the research. It's just a plant. it grows like that. And if you just happen to set it on fire"
Saturday, June 18, 2011
New York Marijuana Laws
I'm going to be posting US state laws mostly so there is no misconception of what is legal an what isn't. However it is not these laws are not to be used as the basis of any illegal action. Just because X amount of grams won't get jail time doesn't mean you should be careless.
As a New Yorker this had to be my first post on state laws. So lets begin.
Is there a Medical Program? No
Is it Decriminalized? Yes
As a New Yorker this had to be my first post on state laws. So lets begin.
Is there a Medical Program? No
Is it Decriminalized? Yes
Possession of 25 grams or less (first offense) is a civil citation punishable by a fine of $100, no criminal charge.New York Marijuana Law
Possession of less than 25 grams, second offense, is also not a crime, and carries a fine of $200.
Possession of less than 25 grams, third offense, is a misdemeanor, punishable by 5 days in jail and/or a $250 fine.
Possession of 25 grams to 2 oz is a misdemeanor, punishable by 3 months and a $500 fine.
Possession of 2 to 8 oz is a class A misdemeanor, punishable by 1 year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
Possession of 8 to 16 oz (first felony) is a class E felony, punishable by 1-4 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. If it is the second offense, the jail time is 3-4 years with a mandatory ½ time jail sentence.
Possession of 1 to 10lbs (first felony) is a class D felony, punishable by 1-15 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. If it is the second offense, it is mandatory to serve at least ½ of the sentence.
Possession of more than 10lbs (first felony) is a class C felony, punishable by 1-15 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. If it is the second offense, it is mandatory to serve at least ½ of the sentence.
The distribution or cultivation of 2 oz or less with no compensation is a class B misdemeanor, and is punishable by 3 months in jail and/or a $500 fine.
The distribution or cultivation of 25 grams or less for compensation is a class A misdemeanor, and is punishable by 1 year in jail and/or a $1,000 fine.
The distribution or cultivation of 25 grams to 4 oz (first felony) is a class E felony, punishable by 1-4 years in prison, and a $5,000 fine. If it is the second felony, there is a 3-4 year prison sentence, with a mandatory ½ time served.
The distribution or cultivation of 4 to 16 oz (first felony) is a class D felony, punishable by 1-7 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. You can get probation if you have no prior felony on your record.
The distribution or cultivation of 1lb to 10lb (first felony) is a class C felony, punishable by 1-15 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. If it is a second felony, the offender must serve at least half of the sentence.
The distribution or cultivation of 10lbs or more (first felony) is a class C felony, punishable by 1-15 years in prison and/or a $5,000 fine. If it is a second felony, the offender must serve at least half of the sentence.
The sale of any amount to a minor (first felony) is a class D felony, punishable by 1-7 years in prison and a $5,000 fine, in addition to the other related distribution charges.
Possession of ‘dirty’ paraphernalia is a misdemeanor punishable by 1 year in jail and a $1,000 fine.
Possession of any amount which is burning or open to public view is a class B misdemeanor, punishable by up to 3 months in jail and a $500 fine.
Monday, June 13, 2011
Tuesday, June 7, 2011
Connecticut Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Passes
Gov. Dannel P. Malloy supports the measure, which would eliminate the misdemeanor offense from possession of less than a half-ounce of marijuana. It would instead result in a $150 fine for a first offense and a fine ranging from $200 to $500 for subsequent offenses.
“Let me make it clear - we are not legalizing the use of marijuana. In modifying this law, we are recognizing that the punishment should fit the crime, and acknowledging the effects of its application,” Malloy said in a statement. “There is no question that the state’s criminal justice resources could be more effectively utilized for convicting, incarcerating and supervising violent and more serious offenders.”
via: NBC Connecticut
“Let me make it clear - we are not legalizing the use of marijuana. In modifying this law, we are recognizing that the punishment should fit the crime, and acknowledging the effects of its application,” Malloy said in a statement. “There is no question that the state’s criminal justice resources could be more effectively utilized for convicting, incarcerating and supervising violent and more serious offenders.”
via: NBC Connecticut
Friday, June 3, 2011
Vermont Legalizes Medical Marijuana
Vermont is now the 8th state (Arizona, Colorado, Delaware, Maine, New Jersey, New Mexico and Rhode Island)with a law that explicitly authorizes dispensaries where patients can legally purchase medical marijuana. (And, overall, medical marijuana is legal in 16 states and the District of Columbia.)
This was a major victory for MPP and patient advocates. MPP funded a two-year lobbying campaign in Montpelier to pass the measure. We started by finding the best bill sponsors we could find, including then-Senate President Pete Shumlin. We then helped elect Shumlin to the governorship through our political action committee.
via: MMP.org
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