CJA/354
January 19, 2013
Anti-Drug Legislation Matrix
Complete the matrix by selecting three states to add below Federal. Then, answer each question listed in the first row for each corresponding law.
| Is marijuana illegal? | What are the penalties for possession of cocaine? | What are the penalties for possession of heroin? | What are the penalties for possession of prescription drugs? | What is the blood alcohol level for a driving while intoxicated (DWI) or driving under the influence (DUI) crime? | Is there extreme DWI or DUI? If so, what is the punishment? | Federal | Yes | First offense is up to 1 year imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $100,000. Second offense is 15 days to 2 years and/or a fine of $2,500 - $250,000. Third and subsequent offenses are 90 days to 3 years and/or a fine of $5,000 - $250,000. | First offense is up to 1 year imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $100,000. Second offense is 15 days to 2 years and/or a fine of $2,500 - $250,000. Third and subsequent offenses are 90 days to 3 years and/or a fine of $5,000 - $250,000. | First offense is up to 1 year imprisonment and/or a maximum fine of $100,000. Second offense is 15 days to 2 years and/or a fine of $2,500 - $250,000. Third and subsequent offenses are 90 days to 3 years and/or a fine of $5,000 - $250,000. | 0.08% Blood Alcohol Concentration | No | Arizona | Yes | It is a Class 4 felony which carries a sentence of 18 months to 3 years imprisonment, and a fine up to $2,000 or three times the value of substance involved, but not more than $150,000. | It is a Class 4 felony which carries a sentence of 18 months to 3 years imprisonment, and a fine up to $2,000 or three times the value of substance involved, but not more than $150,000. | It is a Class 1 misdemeanor which carries a sentence of up to six months in jail and/or a fine up to $1,000. | 0.08% Blood Alcohol Concentration | Yes. First offense is 30 days in jail, fines/costs