Sentences with phrase «small amounts of marijuana»

Federal prosecutors are also taking a hard line on possession of small amounts of marijuana for personal use.

He said the proposed legislative change would eliminate any confusion and people holding small amounts of marijuana would be charged with a violation either way.

People with chronic pain who aren't getting enough relief from medications may be able to ease their pain by smoking small amounts of marijuana, a new study suggests.

Even charges involving small amounts of marijuana can result in a criminal record, particularly in rural areas.

Private possession of small amounts of marijuana is considered just a violation, but when the drug becomes public during a police search, the person is subject to a misdemeanor charge.

To Savino, this concern rings hallow, considering the governor last year proposed decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana in order to stem stop - and - frisk arrests.

Cuomo is wading into the stop - and - frisk debate and again putting himself at odds with Mayor Bloomberg by calling for the decriminalization of possession of small amounts of marijuana in public view.

The change from Thompson's office came months before the city announced it would not arrest people found with small amounts of marijuana.

Governor Cuomo is proposing the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana found during police searches, to fix what he says is a «blatant inconsistency» in New York City's controversial stop and frisk policy.

He has pushed for decriminalizing small amounts of marijuana as a means of reducing stop - and - frisk arrests and exposing minority youth to life - altering criminal records.

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.

A working group comprising police leadership will examine how the department treats people caught carrying small amounts of marijuana or smoking it in public, Police Commissioner James O'Neill said Tuesday.

Karben cites a Quinnipiac poll released Monday that found New Yorkers favor legalizing small amounts of marijuana for recreational use.

On January 1, Colorado legalized the sale of small amounts of marijuana for recreational use.

The New York State Assembly passed a bill in May that would make possession of small amounts of marijuana punishable only by a fine, rather than an arrest.

Whether you have been accused of growing small amounts of marijuana on your deck or of running an extensive grow - op for drug production, it is important to understand the gravity of your situation and to choose a lawyer accordingly.

The proposal to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana seems to have hit a roadblock in the Senate.

Mayor de Blasio on Tuesday defended his edict that cops not bust people over small amounts of marijuana — a week after NYPD Commissioner Bill Bratton blamed the drug for...

A bill to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana appears dead for the legislative session, now that Republicans in the Senate say they won't be acting on the bill.

«I applaud the mayor's decision to no longer arrest first - time offenders or individuals found in possession of small amounts of marijuana citywide, similar to the approach that I have taken in Brooklyn,» Thompson said in a statement.

Possession of small amounts of marijuana not in public view was decriminalized in New York State in 1977, but many people, primarily young black and Latino men, were charged with misdemeanors after being caught with small amounts of pot during stop - and - frisks.

Police officers will be authorized to confiscate small amounts of marijuana from individuals under the age of 19, but the seizure will not result in a criminal record.

The «war on drugs» escalated in the»80s, and police tactics became increasingly aggressive — not just against gangs and drug traffickers, but against people keeping small amounts of marijuana for their own use.

De Blasio and his campaign have often touted the mayor's record on policing as a strength, pointing to the drop in crime, improvements in police community relations and reductions in the number of arrests for low - level crimes, such as possessing small amounts of marijuana.

The lawmakers argue that young men found with small amounts of marijuana are being needlessly funneled into the criminal justice system and have difficulty finding jobs as a result.

In New York, Gov. Andrew Cuomo proposed decriminalizing possession of small amounts of marijuana in public back in June.

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana found during police searches to fix what he says is a «blatant inconsistency» in New York City's controversial «stop and frisk» policy.

New York has new marijuana policy: Thousands of people carrying small amounts of marijuana may no longer be arrested or face criminal charges in New York City under a new policy announced Monday by Mayor Bill de Blasio (D) and Police Commissioner Bill Bratton.

Then there was the bar brawl at Casino Niagara and, of late, Grisanti's support of Cuomo's failed push to legalize small amounts of marijuana.

ALBANY, N.Y. (CBSNewYork / AP)-- New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo confirms his proposal to decriminalize small amounts of marijuana possessed in public is dead.

Bloomberg's remarks came two days after the New York State Assembly passed a bill that would make possession of small amounts of marijuana punishable only by a fine, rather than an arrest.

Governor Andrew Cuomo is proposing the decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana found during police searches, to fix what he says is a «blatant inconsistency» in New York City's controversial stop and frisk policy.

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

Under Jean Chretien's government, the Liberals introduced legislation to make possession of small amounts of marijuana a ticketing, rather than criminal, offence.

After that season, Davis was caught with a small amount of marijuana and was subsequently dismissed from the team.

An investigating officer, Sergeant Gary Beckwith, found a small amount of marijuana along with heroin and a syringe in the house.

`' Deputies seized the items and found the can to be converted into a smoking device, which contained a small amount of marijuana.»

He surrendered the small amount of marijuana he was carrying and paid a $ 500 fine.

A 21 - year - old Joliet woman was charged with violating a local ordinance against cannabis possession and a 25 - year - old Orland Park man was charged with violating a local ordinance against drug paraphernalia possession after a small amount of marijuana and two marijuana pipes were discovered during an April 5 traffic stop on the 15600 block of LaGrange Road for speeding.

• A 19 - year - old Homer Glen man was charged with violating Orland Park ordinances against possessing cannabis and drug paraphernalia after a small amount of marijuana and a marijuana pipe were discovered in the vehicle he was in in an Orland Square Mall parking lot on March 13.

In the thread, organizers debated whether to crash an upcoming press conference planned by marijuana advocates to celebrate NYPD commissioner Ray Kelly ordering officers to halt arrests over possession of small amounts of marijuana.

In 2014, late - Brooklyn District Attorney Kenneth Thompson said the office would no longer prosecute most first - time offenders arrested for possessing small amounts of marijuana.

Assembly Member Dick Gottfried, who proudly touted his 1975 bill that decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana, and Council Member and candidate for lieutenant governor Jumaane Williams also spoke.

New York City police commissioner Ray Kelly has ordered his officers to stop arresting people for possessing small amounts of marijuana.

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.

They include decriminalizing the public possession of small amounts of marijuana in New York City, to end a problem with New York's Stop and Frisk laws.