>Jim;
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>A stated fact in the state of California, we have what is termed the “Three Strikes Law”. Three felony convictions and you do life in state prison. We have more people in prison for life because of smoking pot then we have for murder.
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>Tom

Therein lies the major difference - possession of less than 25 grams is a misdemeanor. I don't know of a single person who ever went to jail for smoking pot. Possessing a large quantity - YES. Selling ANY quantity - YES.