Legal Question in Criminal Law in Louisiana
Is marijuana a controlled dangerous substance? A friend of mine was recently caught with marijuana by a park and he was wondering why they told him he was in the pocession of a controlled dangerous substance.
Asked on 6/03/10, 7:05 am
3 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave
Andrew M. Casanave
Yes. It is on Schedule I.
Answered on 6/03/10, 10:54 am
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr.
Pizzolatto Law Office
Duh....what did the cop say??
Answered on 6/03/10, 5:30 pm
Yes it is. First offense is a misdemeanor and carries up to 6 months in jail. Second offense is a felony and carries up to 5 years in jail and third offense carries up to 20 years in jail.
Answered on 6/04/10, 1:09 pm
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