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Sentence for Possession of Marijuana Deemed Unduly Harsh

The Fourth Department determined the sentence of a determinate term of incarceration for 2 ½ years for criminal possession of marijuana in the second degree was unduly harsh and severe.  The sentence was reduced to 1 ½ years.  People v Hirsh, KA 12-00043, 4th Dept, 5-17-13

 

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