Alcohol
Marijuana
Buying/Selling
Drug Schedule/Classes
100

True or false: It is legal to drink alcohol after the age of 15 if your parents provide it to you in a private residence? 

True 

100

How old do you have to be in the state of MA to use Marijuana legally?

21

100

What is the difference between distributing drugs and trafficking drugs? 

The amount of drugs found. For each substance this amount is different.

100

What determines which schedule a drug is in?

The abuse rate is a determinate factor in the scheduling of the drug; for example, Schedule I drugs have a high potential for abuse and the potential to create severe psychological and/or physical dependence.

200

At what blood alcohol concentration (BAC) does it become illegal to drive? 

 0.02%

200

True or False: Can using Marijuana affect your immigration status?

TRUE: regardless of the state they reside in, any non-citizens within the United States who admit to using marijuana may face legal penalties on their immigration because marijuana is considered to be illegal at a  federal level and federal law dictates immigration status.  

200

True or False:  undercover police have to be honest if you ask them if they are undercover?

False.

200

True or false: Drug Classes and Drug Schedules are the same.

False Drug Classes depend on the state whereas drug schedules are determined federally.

300

Where should open containers of alcohol be kept in the car?

The penalty for driving with an open alcohol container anywhere except in the trunk is a fine of $100 – $500.

300

How many ounces of marijuana is it legal to have in MA?

1 ounce on your person with up to 10 ounces in your home

300

True or False: You can only be prosecuted for selling to undercover police, not from buying from them?

False- undercover police may arrest you for possession after purchasing drugs.

300

Which schedule (1-5) is Marijuana found in?

Schedule 1

400

What are the penalties for a first DUI?

The penalty for a first DUI offense is a driver’s license suspension of 45 to 90 days. Reinstating the license costs between $50 and $1,200. Criminal penalties include license suspension for one year and a fine of $500 to $5,000. Also possible is jail for up to 2 1/2 years.

400

How many marijuana plants can you grow in your home in MA?

6 for one adult over 21. No more than 12 per household.

400

What law protects you from arrest if you access emergency services while under the influence?

The Good Samaritan Law

400

Which schedule is xanax found in?

Schedule 4

500

What is the fine for purchasing alcohol for minors?

The penalty for attempting to buy alcohol by anyone under 21 is a fine of $300.  It also includes a license suspension for 180 days. These penalties also apply to anyone who tries to get someone else to obtain alcohol for them.

500

What is the fine for giving marijuana or marijuana accessories to a person under the age of 21 in MA?

$2,000 OR up to 1 year of jail time.

500

What is the fine for a first offense of distributing drugs in MA?

 2-10 years in jail and/or a fine of $1,000-$10,000

500

What is the fine for possessing schedule 1 drugs in MA? (This includes: heroin, morphine, ketamine, GHB)

 Possession: up to 2 years in jail and/or a $2,000 fine