All states regulate the possession of dangerous controlled substances, but each is different when it comes down to their exact definition and their penalties for the illegal substance. The state of Oregon classifies not only the most common drugs like, heroin, cocaine and marijuana as dangerous controlled substances but also the compounds used to create them. While most marijuana offenses are no longer against the law in the state of Oregon, there are plenty of other drug charges that are considered very serious and that are actively pursued. In this paper, I will discuss the current drug policy in the state of Oregon along with its pros and cons. I will also include my decision on changing the drug law policy for the state of Oregon. In 1998,
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If caught with a “Schedule I” drug you could possible face a Class B felony which could leave you with ten years in prison and a $100,000 fine. If caught with a “Schedule II” drug you could face a Class C felony which could mean five years in prison and also a $100,000 fine. A “Schedule III” would lead to a Class A misdemeanor with one year in jail and $2,500 in fines. “Schedule IV” would result in a Class C misdemeanor with thirty days in jail along with a $500 fine. The last one is “Schedule V” and the charge for that would just be a small violation which would include a $250. Even the most minor drug possession offenses are serious crimes simply because the charge could easily result in a permanent mark on your record. Also with this charge on your record it could affect you for the rest of your life. ("Possession of a Controlled Substance in Oregon | Criminal Law," …show more content…
I would make marijuana illegal because I feel that it should be treated just like the other dangerous controlled substances. With the ban of marijuana, it would decrease the percentage of failed drug test and possible raise the percentage of unemployment. With the unemployment rate rising, due to a low drug test rate this shall also decrease the amount of drug cases. Patients with medical problems and for those that need medical marijuana, I would still allow the use of the product but a physician would have to medically approve the substance. Peyote would also receive a waiver. Peyote is a drug that contains mescaline that is derived from peyote buttons and it’s normally used in many religious ceremonies of the American Indians. It is often used to avoid putting someone’s health in danger. ("Possession of a Controlled Substance in Oregon | Criminal Law,"
If caught with a “Schedule I” drug you could possible face a Class B felony which could leave you with ten years in prison and a $100,000 fine. If caught with a “Schedule II” drug you could face a Class C felony which could mean five years in prison and also a $100,000 fine. A “Schedule III” would lead to a Class A misdemeanor with one year in jail and $2,500 in fines. “Schedule IV” would result in a Class C misdemeanor with thirty days in jail along with a $500 fine. The last one is “Schedule V” and the charge for that would just be a small violation which would include a $250. Even the most minor drug possession offenses are serious crimes simply because the charge could easily result in a permanent mark on your record. Also with this charge on your record it could affect you for the rest of your life. ("Possession of a Controlled Substance in Oregon | Criminal Law," …show more content…
I would make marijuana illegal because I feel that it should be treated just like the other dangerous controlled substances. With the ban of marijuana, it would decrease the percentage of failed drug test and possible raise the percentage of unemployment. With the unemployment rate rising, due to a low drug test rate this shall also decrease the amount of drug cases. Patients with medical problems and for those that need medical marijuana, I would still allow the use of the product but a physician would have to medically approve the substance. Peyote would also receive a waiver. Peyote is a drug that contains mescaline that is derived from peyote buttons and it’s normally used in many religious ceremonies of the American Indians. It is often used to avoid putting someone’s health in danger. ("Possession of a Controlled Substance in Oregon | Criminal Law,"