Sentences with phrase «many of the marijuana possession»

Former Minnesota Golden Gophers wide receiver A.J. Barker was arrested Sunday night in Houston, Texas, on suspicion of marijuana possession, according to court records obtained by the St. Paul Pioneer Press.

When City Councilman Daniel Dromm (D - Jackson Heights) criticized Mayor Michael Bloomberg's administration for the large number of marijuana possession arrests made on his watch and advocated for legalizing medical marijuana, he said he was not dismissing the drug's ill effects.

Under legislation sponsored by Brooklyn Councilman Stephen Levin, Police Commissioner James O'Neill would be required to submit a report on the number of marijuana possession enforcement actions within 25 days of the end of each quarter to the Council and post it to the NYPD's website five days after that time.

Manhattan District Attorney Cyrus Vance said he would stop prosecuting cases of marijuana possession and smoking in public.

City Councilman Daniel Dromm (r.) speaks to the New Visions Democratic Club about enforcement of marijuana possession rules while Gabriel Sayegh (l.), of the Drug Policy Alliance, looks on.

Gabriel Sayegh, New York state director for the Drug Policy Alliance, said 50,683 people in the city were arrested for the lowest level of marijuana possession in 2011.

According to 2017 statistics compiled by the state, blacks accounted for 48 percent of arrests in New York City for the lowest level of marijuana possession, while Latinos accounted for 38 percent, compared to 9 percent for whites.

So far this year, the department has made 24,081 arrests of marijuana possession, Mr. Bratton said.

If you have been accused of marijuana possession, you should take advantage of your right to legal counsel.

Seriously ill medical marijuana patients in Minnesota are still being prosecuted for the «crime» of marijuana possession or cultivation may find that other legal defenses will have greater efficacy than the medical necessity defense, or jury nullification.

Unlike cases of marijuana possession (those below the set legal amount), cases that won't disappear from the courts are those involving trafficking and growing marijuana.

We would be happy to discuss your rights and your options in greater detail during your free consultation with one of our marijuana possession lawyers.

We have a well - earned reputation for aggressive, successful courtroom defense against charges of marijuana possession.

When facing the serious charge of marijuana possession for the purposes of trafficking, you need a criminal defence lawyer who is current on the legal issues and meticulous in preparing your defence.

The woman was arrested on one felony count of cocaine possession and a misdemeanor count of marijuana possession.

Not exact matches

For example, Emirates operates a nonstop flight from LAX to Dubai, where possession of even small amounts of marijuana can carry a four - year prison sentence.

Even if travelers manage to sneak some pot on board, they should consider the local laws of their destination, where marijuana possession might be illegal.

A less far - reaching proposal in the District of Columbia to allow marijuana possession but not retail sales won nearly 65 percent of the vote with all precincts reporting, unofficial results showed.

In California on November 8, voters chose yes on Proposition 64 — a bill to legalize the recreational use, possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.

In Nevada on November 8, voters chose yes on Question 2 — a bill to legalize the recreational use, possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.

Defense: Bhakta lives on the WhistlePig premises and says that possession of small amounts of marijuana is not a crime.

In Massachusetts on November 8, voters chose yes on Question 4 — a bill to legalize the recreational use, possession, cultivation, and sale of marijuana.

The treaty, which is still in effect, requires all countries part of the treaty to «prevent and combat» drugs and drug addicts and to enforce punishment against the unauthorized cultivation, production or possession of opium, coca (and its derivative cocaine), marijuana and other illegal substances.

The Meza - Flores TCO is allegedly responsible for the possession, distribution, and importation of large quantities of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine, and marijuana into the U.S., and has predominately controlled drug distribution in parts of Sinaloa, southern Sonora, and Nayarit, Mexico.

The Meza - Flores TCO is allegedly responsible for the possession, distribution, and importation of large quantities of heroin, methamphetamine, cocaine and marijuana into the United States, and has predominately controlled drug distribution in parts of Sinaloa, southern Sonora, and Nayarit, Mexico.

Enforcement of laws against marijuana possession is wildly inconsistent across the country, according to Statistics Canada data.

The Conservative government is looking at softening Canada's marijuana laws by allowing police to write tickets for small - scale possession cases instead of laying charges.

Ford made the comments after Lisi, 35, was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana and trafficking marijuana under $ 1,000, conspiracy and possession of the proceeds of crime.

According to a Washington Post investigation, in the last 25 years, arrests for marijuana possession have tripled as a percentage of overall arrests.

All the states that have legalized marijuana have said is that they will no longer have a state law that regulates use or possession of marijuana.

Callaway has sexual assault, drug possession (regardless of your view of marijuana) and a felony credit card fraud scandal.

James Robinson, a four - star WR out of Florida, was cited for marijuana possession while visiting Ohio State last weekend.

Jaguars WR Justin Blackmon had already been suspended for the first four games of the 2014 - 15 season before he was arrested for marijuana possession in Edmond, Oklahoma.

Bell was suspended for the first three games of last season (later reduced to two) for a violation of the policy on substances of abuse after he was arrested for marijuana possession and DUI in the summer of 2014.

Boykin was taken into custody on possession of marijuana and public intoxication charges, according to Dallas County Jail records obtained by the Dallas Star - Telegram.

If it is a less serious crime, then the lesson graffiti, possession of marijuana or alcohol they are probably going to be given a citation and you as a parent is given a citation and two of you are going to go to court together.

A 24 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with violating local ordinances against cannabis possession and drug - paraphernalia possession after 3 grams of marijuana and a «one - hitter» pipe were found April 7 at Orland Square Mall.

The following items were taken from Orland Park police reports: A 23 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with illegal transportation of alcohol and violating local ordinances against cannabis possession and drug paraphernalia possession after a half - empty bottle of Jack Daniels, 5.1 grams of marijuana and a glass marijuana pipe were discovered during a May 18 traffic stop.

Three men were arrested recently and charged with possession of marijuana after being stopped in Community Park, 1800 Short St. Police said they charged Charles W. Farris, 39, of Cotter, Ariz, Jonathan T. Allen, 20, of Parkland, Fla., and George Denesevick, 49, of Lauderhill, Fla..

A 23 - year - old Frankfort woman was charged with violating local ordinances against cannabis possession and drug paraphernalia possession after 1.3 grams of marijuana and a glass marijuana pipe were discovered during an early morning May 14 traffic stop at LaGrange Road and 171st Street.

A 19 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with violating local ordinances against cannabis and drug - paraphernalia possession after one - half gram of marijuana and a marijuana pipe were discovered during an April 15 traffic stop at Highwood and Brookhill drives.

A 35 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia after 5.9 grams of marijuana and two glass marijuana pipes were discovered during an April 22 traffic stop on the 17900 block of LaGrange Road.

A 32 - year - old Chicago man was charged with possession of cannabis and possession of drug paraphernalia after 1.2 grams of marijuana and a «one - hitter» drug pipe were discovered during an April 22 traffic stop.

Two 18 - year - old Buffalo Grove men were arrested June 6 at 10:27 p.m. in the 1100 block of Windbrooke Drive and charged with possession of marijuana.

• A 29 - year - old Wheeling man was arrested July 21 and charged with possession of marijuana and drug paraphernalia, driving without insurance and speeding along Arlington Heights and Beechwood roads.

The crucial point is that any act, which reduced the sentencing for, say, possession of marijuana would have to explicitly state that it is being applied retroactively in order to automatically release people from prison (a physical and administrative act that, itself, may take a while).

In the particular example of laws regarding marijuana, there is a federal law banning its possession or sale in most cases, but some states do not impose a state law against it.

«We've dramatically reduced the overuse and abuse of stop - and - frisk, initiated a comprehensive plan to retrain the entire NYPD to reduce the use of excessive force and to work with the community, reduced arrests for minor marijuana possession, and given officers body cameras to improve transparency and accountability,» de Blasio said.

The NYPD arrested 18,136 people for marijuana possession in 2016 — a 9 percent increase from 2015, according to data provided by the state Division of Criminal Justice Services.

The group also is seeking the legalization of marijuana, saying the prosecutions and convictions of low - level pot possession can harm a person's future chances for a good job.