Pothead Ph.D. - This is most definitely not a cautionary tale

Re:Pothead Ph.D. - This is most definitely not a cautionary ... by cmos on Monday July 07, 2008 @11:19AM (#238684)

In the US the consequences will vary depending on what state you live in. In upstate NY, sitting in traffic court for an evening I learned that every single case for 'possession' (all small amounts - not 'intent to distribute') was given a $50 fine and nothing on their record.

What would the 20's have been if everyone was too scared to go to a speakeasy?

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Re:Pothead Ph.D. - This is most definitely not a cautionary ... by Alex3917 on Monday July 07, 2008 @12:09PM (#238746)

The actual NY state law as explained by NORML: "Possession of 25 grams or less of marijuana is punishable by a fine of $100 for the first offense." 25g is .88 ounces, which is what a recreational smoker might consume in an entire year. It's worth noting though that the punishments are much harsher if you get caught smoking or displaying weed in public.

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Re:Pothead Ph.D. - This is most definitely not a cautionary ... by anamax on Monday July 07, 2008 @01:45PM (#238874)

> 25g is .88 ounces, which is what a recreational smoker might consume in an entire year.

Then all of the smokers that I knew were professionals.

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Re:Pothead Ph.D. - This is most definitely not a cautionary ... by LPTS on Monday July 07, 2008 @05:20PM (#239191)

.88 oz lasts about 3 weeks, depending on the quality.

I know, cause, um, a friend told me.

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