Data from the U.S. Sentencing Commission shows that federal charges of cannabis trafficking have reached an all-time record low. Sentencing Commission. In the last year alone, less than 500 individuals were charged by the federal government for cannabis trafficking, which is 93% lower since 2012.
The average federal sentence for drug-trafficking offenses is 82 months, according to a report by the Commission. Methamphetamine was the most common federal drug charge (45.7%), then fentanyl, powder cocaine (19.4%), cracked cocaine (3.8%), heroin (3.3%). Only 2.6% federal drug cases involve cannabis.
Individuals charged with offenses involving methamphetamine received the longest prison sentences – 100 months. For fentanyl offenses, the average jail sentence is 76 months.
According to the report, nearly half (45%) of the individuals sentenced on drug-trafficking charges were Hispanic. This was followed by Black (28%), then White (24%) and finally White individuals. However, the race of the individuals varied depending upon the substance involved. Hispanics accounted for the majority of the sentences for heroin trafficking and powder cocaine (72% respectively), whereas Black individuals dominated the crack cocaine trafficking crimes (77%).
Nearly all the 18281 drug crimes reported to Sentencing Commission were involving the manufacturing, selling, or transporting of drugs.
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Cannabis Law Resources in Poland
Browse essential legal pages on cannabis sales and cultivation in Poland. You can use these resources to learn about the requirements for certifications, permissions and compliance.
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Polish News Registration and Interests of Cannabis Businesses
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Permissions for Cannabis Sales in Poland
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Authorization for Importing or Manufacturing Medical Products
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Permission for Manufacturing or Importing Medical Products
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Certificate of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)
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Registration of Medical Products in Poland