Who Benefits Most from the War on Drugs? After voters legalized marijuana for recreational use in Colorado and Washington state, 2012 was considered, by many, to be a good year for supporters of comprehensive drug reform. As the debate over marijuana legalization continues, however, it is important to identify who benefits most from the war on drugs.
Violation of the prohibition against contingent fees for lobbying under Section 305.022 of the Government Code is a third degree felony, punishable by imprisonment of no more than ten years and no less than two years. Additionally, a fine not to exceed $10,000 may be imposed.
Best Answer Thanks! The simple answer is yes. A person can be tried twice for the same act, once by the state and once by the feds. Double jeopardy does not apply because they are separate sovereigns. The state can prosecute the violation of a state crime, and the feds can prosecute the violation of a federal crime. In some states, it matters in what order this happens. In New York, for example, the state cannot prosecute someone for the same act if the feds went first.