How much weed constitutes a distribution charge?

I'm white.

Doesn't help the accused though

Co-worker huh...?

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Posted by Breesus Are you white or a minority? Is the weed in one bag or multiple? Any scales or other baggies around? Yes the warrant will hold up. Cops can basically do whatever they want these days and the judge will rubber stamp it.

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Don't know.

Neither does the kid. He wasn't at home. Cops showed up to his SELA class and arrested him bc two other people were smoking a joint in his apartment.

I'm getting this all third hand.

200,000 dollar bond on first offense seems high for a supposed ounce.

It used to be over an ounce

Someone squealed.

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200,000 dollar bond on first offense seems high for a supposed ounce.

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That doesn't sound right but I've never dealt with a distribution charge. I got a possession charge when I was 18 and they just wrote me ticket and sent me on my way.

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On The Wire when Stringer gives up Avon right before Omar and Bro Mouzone kill him...

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Distribution or Cultivation of Marijuana
Any amount (first offense) not classified 5* - 30 years $ 50,000
Any amount (subsequent offense) not classified 10* - 60 years $ 100,000
To a minor not classified 45 - 90 years $ 75,000
Includes possession with intent to distribute
* Mandatory minimum sentence

There is no "amount" needed for Distribution charges. That determination is based on a totality of the circumstances surrounding the case. (hand to hand transactions, confidential informant buys, etc.) That charges differs from, but has the same penalty as, Possession with the Intent to distribute (PWIT). PWIT cases are built around weight, hand to hand transactions, phone records, scales, baggies, paraphernalia to indicate sale.

Both Distribute and PWIT Marijuana carry 5-30 years, but can be probated.




As to the search warrant question, a nickname given to the officer by a reliable source is sufficient to have a judge sign the warrant. The signing judge makes that call.