An Australian woman may feel adrift once again after the small boat she was operating on the weekend had to be towed ashore because of mechanical problems, resulting in police rescuers searching the tinny and finding cannabis.
Recreational cannabis is federally illegal in Australia. According to the Australian Criminal Law Group, the maximum penalty for marijuana possession is two years in prison. Sentences, however, will likely depend on the amount being carried and whether or not a person has prior charges.
In New South Wales, “the police may issue you with a caution if you have never been caught with cannabis before, have 15 grams or less in your possession, and claim the cannabis is for personal use,” the information notes.
That said, the cautions are most likely for a first offence, while a second offence will likely include an order to attend
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