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
Less than 28 grams is punishable by 1/5 million in fines, and 20 years in prison.
Less than 100grams is punishable by 1/5 million in fines, and 20 years in prison.
Schedule I substance is a class B felony and punishable up to 10 years in prison and $250,000 in fines.
0.08
Yes, a super extreme DUI is 0.20. No less than 45 days in jail and a $500 fine.
California
Yes
It depends on the amount and the person’s criminal background, but can be punishable up to 3 years as a felony charge.
If you get a felony charge you can get 16 months-3 years in prison, and $20,000 fine.
Misdemeanor, 6 months in jail and fines.
0.08
Yes, between 0.15-0.20
Punishable by harsher sentencing: More jail time, higher court fees, required classes, longer probation time, license restrictions.
Arizona
Yes
Class 5 felony charge and you can get up to 18 months in prison if convicted.
Class 5 felony punishable by 18 months in prison along with fines.
Class 1 misdemeanor and can get 6 months in jail and a $1,000 fine
0.08
Yes, 0.15 or higher BAC
1st time-$900 fine plus other fees, suspended drivers license for a year, and interlock ignition device installed in your car.
Florida
Yes
3rd degree felony, 5 years in prison, 5 years probation, and a $5,000 fine.
1st degree felony, if over 10 grams you can receive up to 30 years in prison and a $10,000 fine.
Misdemeanor, up to 1 year in jail and a $5,000 fine.
Under 21 years-0.02 over