Drug PossessionThomas Glasgow DrugsCharges.comThe majority of misdemeanor drug possession charges involve a small quantity (less than 30 grams) of marijuana. Marijuana possession can range from a Class C misdemeanor (punishable by up to 30 days in jail and a $1,500 fine), to a Class A misdemeanor (punishable by up a year in jail and a $2,500 fine). Almost all other drug possession charges are felonies, ranging from Class 4 (punishable by one to three years in the state penitentiary), to a Class X (punishable by six to thirty years in the state penitentiary). Serious Car Accident Claim Case StudyDavid Share AutomobileCases.comWhat followed for Craig's family was days and weeks of anxiety over whether he would survive. Following Craig's regaining of consciousness many weeks later and then the diagnosis of a serious brain injury, the family had no idea what they were up against in pursuing benefits and compensation they and Craig would need to put the pieces of their life back together. This is when they hired David Share Associates. They had been told conflicting things by two different insurance companies, each of whom claimed that they should be getting benefits from the other. They needed knowledgeable advice from lawyers who would protect their rights so that they could concentrate on Craig's needs. Province Pays Compensation for Sexual Abuse by Prison GuardJohn McKiggan SexualAbuseVictims.comMacDougall sexually assaulted the inmate twice using a combination of intimidation and promises of a pass from the prison for the holidays. The judge was clear about how he felt about MacDougall's actions: As with the other MacDougall cases, the context of MacDougall, who was in a position of authority in the prison, and of Mr. Hall, who was a young, vulnerable inmate, was clearly repugnant. MacDougall took advantage of his position and while there were no threats of direct violence there was the implied promise of the Christmastime pass. |
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