Criminal Code Proposal Could Lower Drug Penalties
Date 2014/2/10 5:25:13 | Topic: News  JEFFERSON CITY (AP) -
Missouri lawmakers are considering an overhaul of the state's
criminal laws this year that would include the creation of new
felony and misdemeanor classes.  Original Image But within the
1,100-page bill is a more substantive change in the state's drug
policy.  The Senate measure, endorsed by a committee this week,
would reduce the penalties for first-time marijuana possession
offenders. Instead of facing a year in jail and a $1,000 fine,
offenders would only be subject to a maximum $500 fine. The bill
would also reduce the maximum prison sentence for other drug
possession charges.  Similar House legislation, however, would
leave the penalties the same as current law. Its sponsor says
the criminal code overhaul should be separate from changing
Missouri's drug policy.  This article comes from KTTN-FM AND
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