Essay About First Offense And First Row

Matrix of Laws Against Drugs
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
Five year minimum sentence for first offense for 5 grams of cocaine base or 500 grams of powder
1 year in prison and $5,000 fine ;first offense
2 years in prison and $10,000 fine second offense
First offense is up to 1 year in jail and sentence in jail increases with each repeat offense.
The driver is considered to be charged with DUI if there is at least .10 grams of alcohol per 100 milliliters of blood
Restrictions on license
Nevada
1-6 years first offense and $5,000 fine
1-10 years subsequent offense and $10,000 fine
1-20 years third offense and $20,000
Up to 7 years in jail and a fine up to $50,000
The first or second offense of possession is considered a category E felony and can carry 1-4 years in prison
Under 21 is .02%
21 or older is .08%
1st offense 2 days or 48 hours of community service
2nd offense 10 days jail
3rd offense 1 year in jail
New Jersey
Yes except for medical
Up to 18 months jail time
Fines ranging from $500-15,000
Loss of driver’s license
Drug rehabilitation program