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A question about the weed
Glaeal
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At what amount of Marijuana does "Possession" become "Intent to distribute?"
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Some states might have it clearly stated in the law where intent to distribute begins and possession ends, but not all. Sometimes the DA will try to hit you with intent to distribute no matter what quantity you have because they're betting that your PD will try to bargain it back down to possession.
the "no true scotch man" fallacy.
At least, an ounce is the felony posession charge and anything less is merely a misdemeanor.
That is Canada. Here in the states, you'll certainly be detained for that, and they'll almost always press charges.
Yeah. Az, the Americans are way, way, more uptight about things like possesion. Besides, the cops in BC probably don't want to hurt whats probably are largest natural resource industry.
Uhh, actually, in Canada, technically you can posses up to 30grams (a bit over an ounce) and just be given a fine and some community hours. No record.
edit: Misread, point still stands.
right on the money about the seperate baggies regardless of amount
Can I get a confirmation on this? What country/state is this for? Is it really as clean cut as this; will .9oz be a misdemeanor?
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And out here, in NorCal, no one really gives a shit, unless you're arrested for something else at the same time, like domestic violence.
You buy in bulk but sell in small quantities. ie, you buy an ounce (or more) from a central source and then sell in your local area, usually in quantities of a 1/4 ounce and upwards. So having a 1/4 ounce on you could just mean that you've almost finished your rounds for the day. Most recreational users don't want to buy more than a 1/4 (or maybe a half if they're buying for a party) at one time. Especially as having too much on you at one time means that you'll probably just smoke it all at once or get caught with it and end up charged with intent to deal/distribute.
As to how you'll get charged when in possession, the quantity is a major factor (and I'd imagine that most jurisdictions have a default amount where they can pin intent on you no matter what your intentions were) but circumstances are also relevant.
Twenty Pounds????
Please tell me you're talking value rather than weight.
pounds
damnit
£20 used to be about a quarter, I think. It's been a while though
I usually get mine for $70-$80ish for a half. Occasionly I'll get hooked up with $125ish for an O.