Posted: 4/13/2010 11:14:15 AM EDT
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So, I'm in school again after a decade, find out in my English class NC is the only southern state to decriminalize possession of small amounts of marijuana (<0.5oz=misdemeanor, $200 fine, suspended sentence mandatory per N.C.G.A. 90-95).
Uh, when/how/why/what? 
Is this common knowledge, and is my attention to detail really that bad? 
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The LAW>>>
2) A controlled substance classified in Schedule III, IV, V, or VI shall be punished as a Class I felon, except that the sale of a controlled substance classified in Schedule III, IV, V, or VI shall be punished as a Class H felon. The transfer of less than 5 grams of marijuana for no remuneration shall not constitute a delivery in violation of G.S. 90‑95(a)(1).
I guess a long as no money changes hands then it's all good.... . |
| Pretty sure that possession in any amount is still illegal, this just means that passing a joint to your buddy does not fall into the realm of selling or delivering drugs. In some states, it is a crime to pass a joint around in addition to actually possessing it. |
| Possession of less than 1/2 oz is still an arrestable offense, it's just a misdeameanor as opposed to a felony. The officer can issue a citation and release OR arrest. There are MANY offenses that require no incarceration (i.e. probation) on the 1st or even 2nd offense according to NC structured sentencing (but I am not an expert on post trial sentencing options). |