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 yes 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 yes 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 Less