Willie picked the right state to get busted in. Apparently, Louisiana has some of the most relaxed mar1juana laws in the country. Who knew? I received this email from a music buddy this morning... ****************************************** LA. RS 40:966 Possession of mar1juana Under 60 pounds: 1. First conviction: Fine of not more than $500, imprisonment of not more than six months, or both. 2. Second conviction: Fine of not more than $2,000, imprisonment with or without hard labor of not more than five years, or both. 3. Third or subsequent conviction: Imprisonment with or without hard labor for not over 20 years. Possession of mar1juana over 60 pounds: 1. For 60 pounds or more but less than 2,000 pounds: Imprisonment at hard labor for not less than five years, nor more than 15 years and a fine of not less than $25,000 nor more than $50,000. 2. For 2,000 pounds or more but less than 10,000 pounds: Imprisonment at hard labor for not less than 10 years, nor more than 40 years and a fine of not less than $50,000 nor more than $200,000. 3. For 10,000 pounds or more: Imprisonment at hard labor for not less than 25 years, nor more than 40 years and a fine of not less than $200,000 nor more than $500,000.
