Thomas Lang. Thomas Lang was standing at the door of his dressing room, waiting to take his spot at the last Modern Drummer Festival Weekend. The thirty-four-year-old, Austrian-born drummer, now a resident of England, was an unknown quantity to this discriminating crowd. By rights, he ought to have been quaking in his shoes.
California has comprehensiveâand complicatedârules regarding statutes of limitations for criminal cases. The statute of limitations specifies the time period within which a case must be commenced by the state.
1. California Law. Under California Law, possession of one ounce of marijuana or less (thatâs only 28.5 grams) is an infraction, punishable with a $100 fine. Possession of larger amounts of marijuana is considered a misdemeanor. Punishments for it include an up to $500 fine and six months in jail.