Simple possession is a misdemeanor. Posesseion With the Intent to Distribute is a felony. Oftentimes it is the amount of contraband you were found with that decides the appropriate charge.
It depends on the quantity in possesion and state you are in. In states such as California, Oregon, and Washington small amounts are misdimenors; larger amount they may add Possesioin with intent to...
Purchase or Possession of Alcohol by a Minor
Class III misdemeanor with up to $500 fine and/or 3 months in jail or up to ten days of work on public streets and in parks.
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