On May 19, 8:53 pm, K. A. Cannon <
k.can...@tsbbearings.net> wrote:
> On 13 May 2012 17:13:25 GMT, Peter J Ross <p...@example.invalid> wrote:
>
> >In alt.arts.poetry.comments on Mon, 30 Apr 2012 14:46:05 -0700 (PDT),
> >the messenjah <
theguyontheb...@veryfast.biz> wrote:
>
> >> a sentence
>
> >Five years for cannabis possession in Florida.
>
> No shit...really?
Marijuana is regulated by both state and federal law, and is currently
a Schedule I controlled substance in Florida, meaning it has no
accepted medical use. Possession of any sort of cannabis or cannabis
paraphernalia is a crime. Even advertising the sale of pot pipes or
vaporizers is a first degree, six month misdemeanor. Penalties for
possession vary, and are generally determined by the amount of pot
you're caught with. For example, simple possession and use of up to 20
grams is a first degree misdemeanor, and will get you up to one year
in jail. Possession of more than 20 grams is a third degree felony and
will get you up to five years in prison. Growing and selling is a
third degree felony also with a five year max as well. Growing and
selling within 1,000 feet of a school, public area, place of worship,
public housing facility, or assisted living facility is a second
degree felony, punishable by up to 15 years in prison. Bringing any
amount of marijuana into Florida from out of state is a third degree
felony with up to a five year sentence. Anyone who delivers or gives
away up to 20 grams of marijuana, without being paid, is guilty of a
first degree misdemeanor, punishable with up to a year in jail. Anyone
older than 18 who gives or sells marijuana to a minor younger than 18
is guilty of a second degree felony, punishable with up to fifteen
years in prison. Once sentenced, prison terms may not be suspended,
reduced, or replaced with probation time. Bottom line, get a good
lawyer.