Our panelists will discuss: 1  The current legislative environment. 2  The proposed tax legislation on individual tax reform. 3  Considerations to prepare for change.
Whether you are caught with marijuana, cocaine, heroin, LSD, or a prescription drug that isnât lawfully yours, you will face a similar penalty. Under West Virginia law (Â§60A-4-401), possession of a controlled substance is a misdemeanor offense. If convicted, you could face 90 days to 6 months in jail with fines reaching up to $1,000. If this is your second or third offense, that penalty could be doubled. More Serious Drug Charges in W.Va.
For simple possession, first offenders in Kentucky get two to 10 years in prison and a fine of up to $20,000. In contrast, California has some of the lightest drug possession sentences: between $30 and $500 in fines and/or 15 to 180 days in jail.n contrast, California has some of the lightest drug possession sentences: between $30 and $500 in fines and/or 15 to 180 days in jail.