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"The case drew enormous community attention because the brothers had initially been blamed for the crash before Florida Highway Patrol reversed its findings. Protesters claimed bias against young black men in favor of a white law enforcement officer."

I hope someone investigates whether the FHP showed bias (not racial, that's probably bunk that the race-baitors are introducing, but rather pro-LE bias.) Maybe Jeb Bush can order the FHP to investigate this question, and toss out anyone who favored Farral. (I suppose first Jeb will check and see whether the polls are saying people are disturbed by this issue...)

Not to always beat a dead horse but look at what this swinging dick FBI agent would have gotten for pot in Florida:

Florida

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Incarceration
Fine
Possession
20 g or less misdemeanor 1 year $1,000
More than 20 g felony 5 years $5,000
Sale or Cultivation
Delivery of 20 g or less misdemeanor 1 year $1,000
25 lbs or less felony 5 years $5,000
25 to 2,000 lbs (or 2,000 plants) felony 3 years MMS* $25,000
2,000 to 10,000 lbs (or 10,000 plants) felony 7 years MMS* $50,000
10,000 lbs (or 10,000 plants) or more felony 15 years MMS* $200,000
Within 200 feet of college, park or public housing or within 1,000 feet of school, or other specified areas felony 15 years $10,000
*Mandatory minimum sentence.
Miscellaneous (paraphernalia, license suspensions, drug tax stamps, etc...)
Paraphernalia possession misdemeanor 1 year $1,000
Any conviction causes driver's license suspension for 6 months to 2 years.
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Possession of 20 grams or less of marijuana is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Possession of greater than 20 grams of marijuana is a felony, punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

The delivery of 20 grams or less of marijuana for no consideration is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000. Sale, delivery or cultivation of any other amount up to 25 pounds is a felony and punishable by up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000.

Sale, delivery or cultivation of greater than 25 pounds is considered trafficking, and all trafficking offenses have mandatory minimum sentences. For less than 2,000 pounds or less than 2,000 plants, there is a mandatory minimum sentence of three years and a fine of $25,000. For less than 10,000 pounds or less than 10,000 plants there is a mandatory minimum sentence of seven years and a fine of $50,000. For 10,000 pounds or 10,000 plants or greater, the mandatory minimum sentence is 15 years in prison and a fine of $200,000.

Any sale or delivery occurring within 200 feet of a college, public park or public housing, or occurring within 1,000 feet of a school, daycare center or church is punishable by up to 15 years in prison and a fine of $10,000.

The possession of paraphernalia is a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail and a fine of up to $1,000.

Conviction of a drug related offense also requires suspension of the offender's driver's license for at least six months but not longer than two years.

Mandatory minimum sentence: When someone is convicted of an offense punishable by a mandatory minimum sentence, the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to "life MMS" must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.