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Someone I know recently got caught with an oz & a half of pot on them, & it's their first offense. in the state of Illinois what do you think the penalty of this might be?
Out in cali my brother got caught driving with .5 oz and nothing happened to him, just went to court and had to pay a fine. It was considered a misdemeanor. I'm not sure how the laws work in Illinois, but if you get caught with a certain amount or more (i.e. over an ounce), he can get arrested and or pay a fine
How old are they? Usually your first offence marijuana charge is just going to be maybe 1-2 nights in ja.il (not always though), probation for a year, community service, and possibly substance abuse classes.
i reckon he/she should get at least 5 years in prison
probation