Sentences with phrase «penalties for a possession»

It's effects are a lot less than cigarettes and the penalty for possession of it is so great that you would think find a joint is tantamount to hiding c4.

And crucially it wants to move away from the idea that a drug should only be banned if it is harmful - or that the severity of the penalty for possession or supply should depend on the extent of that harmfulness.

Another item Cuomo was unable to deliver on was his promise to reduce penalties for possession of small amounts of marijuana.

The measure, introduced by Manhattan Democratic Sen. Liz Krueger, would remove penalties for possession of two ounces of marijuana or less and make 18 the minimum legal age for marijuana possession and consumption.

Penalties for possession can be up to 20 years.

The already harsh penalties for a possession conviction rise substantially with a trafficking charge attached, which is often at the discretion of the prosecution.

Not exact matches

Travelers are flying internationally and will be subject to screening at customs upon their arrival, where local law can call for stiff penalties for pot possession.

The TSA suggests that passengers keep in mind that while firearms possession laws vary by state and locality, the agency has the authority to impose civil penalties (up to $ 13,066 per violation), and to increase the fees for repeat violators.

Since it took office in 2006, arrests for marijuana possession have jumped by some 40 per cent and harsher mandatory penalties have been imposed for growing as few as six plants.

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They did not get there with plain sailing however, after having very little of the possession in the opening half, an injury - time penalty was given for handball against Bastian Schweinsteiger, which Antoine Griezmann put away nicely, sending the keeper the wrong way.

Two holding penalties on the final possession would loom large for the Cowboys, and a last - second heave from Smith would fall incomplete.

It was that awful standing and waiting around for a long time near a fully crowded penalty box and hoping something comes of it... the style of play that has plagued the team all season, and the thing that almost inevitably comes of nothing but lost possession.

To that point the Steelers had three possessions on offense, all three of which ended in a three - and - out (one was technically a four - and - out because of a penalty, for all you #WellActually folks).

Except for a penalty kick out of bounds, the team that kicks or runs the ball out of bounds turns over the possession to the other team.

Zapata took possession of the ball behind his own penalty area and made a solo dash past Ivorian midfielder Seko Fofana and defenders to lob into the corner of the net for his eighth goal this season.

-- Last season's St James» Park encounter finished goalless despite Man Utd dominating possession and creating more scoring opportunities, while their first league meeting of this season, at Old Trafford, also finished as a draw, 1 - 1, with Demba Ba converting a dubious penalty to cancel out Javier Hernandez's opener for Man Utd.

Went relatively unnoticed for much of the game, as Liverpool bossed possession, but played a neat through - ball into Bacuna in the second half which resulted in a penalty appeal that was waved away.

Possession aplenty for Town in and around the penalty area.

But for Petr Cech, the score line could have been worse than the 5 - 1 that it finished as Bayern dominated possession and were ruthless when they approached Arsenal's penalty area.

Mesut Ozil was struggling to get in the game as when Arsenal did get possession, it wasn't near the final third for the German to create opportunities, and with Alexis dropping too deep to try and get the ball and make something happen, Arsenal were often left without a player in the middle to either link the play up or be a target around the penalty area.

For once a referee's poor decision - making did not cost us three points and if the winner was controversial because of an alleged handball by Sam Vokes, then it was no more than Burnley deserved on the night, having peppered the Leicester goal with 24 shots, had 60 % of the possession, and had a nailed on penalty claim (maybe two) ignored in the first half, Mike Dean showing again that with him it is pot luck whether or not any team is awarded a penalty.

Mario Cuomo was also renowned for his opposition to the death penalty; Andrew this year tried but failed to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Additional criminal offence under Prison Act 1952 for possession of mobile phone device within a prison without authorisation Compulsory licensing scheme for all wheel clamping businesses, limiting size of penalties imposed and introducing fair appeals process.

The law expanded the definition of prohibited assault weapons — which is the part that has most irked sheriffs — as well as raised the penalties for illegal possession of firearms, required mental health checks, and limited the public's access to records of those who have gun permits.

It also bans high - capacity magazines, requires federal background checks on private gun sales and imposes felony penalties for illegal gun possession.

The package also stiffens penalties for the sale and possession of heroin and establishes new penalties for fraudulently writing prescriptions.

He called for stiffer penalties and sentences for illegal weapon sale, possession and use; a statewide registry of violent felons; increased penalties for anyone caught with a gun on the ground of a school or on a school bus; and a push to end gang violence.

Dromm said he has co-sponsored a city resolution in support of state Sen. Mark Grisanti (R - Buffalo) and state Assemblyman Hakeem Jeffries (D - Brooklyn) which would standardize penalties for marijuana possession.

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork / AP)-- Senate majority leader Dean Skelos said Wednesday that Gov. Andrew Cuomo's proposal to reduce the state penalty for public possession of a small amount of marijuana won't pass his chamber.

The Democratic governor on Monday proposed cutting the penalty for public possession from a criminal misdemeanor to a violation, saying it would save thousands of New Yorkers, mostly black and Hispanic youths, from unnecessary arrests and criminal charges.

Another stalled piece of legislation was the plan to reduce penalties for public possession of small amounts of marijuana — which has been linked to a surge in arrests of young black and Latino men who have been stopped - and - frisked by police officers in New York City.

Provisions in the bill include increasing the penalty for a repeat offense to a felony; allowing judges to consider risk factors such as firearm possession and violations of restraining orders in determining bail; and establishing a statewide Fatality Review Team to find new ways to prevent intimate partner homicides.

The New York Department of Health issued new regulations Tuesday that stiffen penalties for the sale or possession of synthetic drugs.

The law broadened the definition of banned assault weapons, increased penalties for illegal gun possession, reduced public access to gun permit information and required mental health professionals to report concerns about a gun - owning patient who posed a risk of harming himself or others.

Still other topics under discussion also seem totally unrelated to a budget plan, including easing of the state's drug laws to lessen penalties for public possession of small amounts of marijuana.

Be aware of penalties for illegal drug use and possession in Indonesia — and don't bring anything back to Lombok proper with you.

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Title 2 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to agriculture, so as to provide for industrial hemp cultivation; to provide for definitions; to provide for procedures, conditions, and limitations; to amend Chapter 12 of Title 16 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to offenses against public health and morals, so as to provide for the possession of industrial hemp under certain circumstances; to provide for definitions; to provide for penalties; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Regardless of whether the Notice of Termination is given for the landlord's own use under s. 48 or on behalf of a purchaser under s. 49, if the person who claimed to require possession under those sections fails to occupy the rental unit «within a reasonable time after the former tenant vacated the rental unit» (s. 57 (1) RTA), the landlord will be liable under the RTA for failing to give a «good faith» notice of termination and will be liable to significant financial penalties payable to a former tenant and to the Landlord and Tenant Board under s. 57 (3) RTA.

In 1819, the government introduced harsh new laws, the «Six Acts», which prohibited possession of weapons by civilians, introduced wide search and seizure powers, restricted public meetings, increased penalties for blasphemy and sedition, and imposed swingeing taxes on pamphlets and periodicals.

Penalty for third or subsequent offense (this includes pervious convictions for any other charge of drug possession): you are subject to a fine of no more than $ 50,000 (plus court costs and assessments) and / or imprisonment of 10 to 30 years.

Penalty for second offense: (this includes previous conviction for any other charge of drug possession): you may be subject to a fine of no more than $ 50,000 (plus court costs and assessments) and / or imprisonment of up 5 to 30 years.

Transporting the drug over state lines — even for personal use only — can result in possession and trafficking charges, both of which may come with significant fines and penalties.

Persons who are convicted for purchasing or selling heroin may face stiffer penalties than a simple possession.

A conviction under the Controlled Drug and Substances Act (CDSA) for production, trafficking or possession of drugs can result in severe criminal penalties.

Specifically, a conviction for possession of a controlled substance carries far less severe penalties than a conviction for trafficking or possession for the purpose of trafficking that controlled substance.

Under 720 ILCS 550/100 — Illinois» «Cannabis Control Act» — penalties for marijuana possession vary depending on the amount in possession and whether the behavior is a first or subsequent offense.

If you are charged with possession of cocaine for the purpose of trafficking, you will face significant penalties, including incarceration.

In addition to criminal penalties such as fines or incarceration, a conviction for cocaine possession could have a devastating impact on any immigration proceedings you may be involved in.

The Act lists a variety of proceedings in respect of which there is no limitation period (section 16): proceedings for declarations; proceedings to enforce court orders and other orders that are enforceable in the same way as court orders; proceedings under the Family Law Act relating to support; proceedings to enforce arbitration awards; proceedings by persons in possession of collateral to redeem or realize on it; proceedings arising from sexual assault in certain circumstances; proceedings to recover fines, taxes and penalties owing to the Crown; proceedings relating to claims by the Crown (or by a delivery agent under social welfare legislation) in various circumstances; proceedings to recover money owing in respect of certain student loans, awards and grants.