[Bavarian]

Originally Posted by twinklesweep

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.)

So FL does not have an exemption for medical emergencies like MD has. That is in cases of medical distress, you are excused. Like if one has a heart attack.