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Originally Posted by Golfingnut
Florida Penalties for Purchasing or possessing more than 20 grams of marijuana is a third degree felony, punishable with up to Five years in prison (Fl. Stat. Ann. § 893.13(2)(a).)
Florida Penalties for DUI First Conviction
Fine - $250 to $500
Community Service - 50 Hours
Probation - Not more than 1 Year
Imprisonment - Not more than 6 Months
Humm, I think the law makers got this one backwards. Keep in mind, there is 24 beers in a case. There is approximately 20 cigarettes in 20 grams.
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I think the numbers are meaningless, that is, 24 beers in a case versus 20 joints in 20 grams.(Remember that there are 28.3 grams in one ounce.)
However, I agree that the difference in punishment between the two offenses is bizarre, especially considering the possibility that DUI can result in serious and possibly fatal accidents.
I know of a fellow who was unable to obtain his antipsychotic meds and ended up attacking a couple with a baseball bat. He was sentenced to 10-20 years, in contrast to those convicted of manslaughter stemming from DUI, who received VERY considerably shorter sentences.
Draw your own conclusions....
And remember, though hard to believe, there are still those out there who would bring Prohibition back in a breath if they could! (But it'll never happen.)