In fact, possession of a machine gun was a felony under Missouri law and carried a penalty of two to thirty years.

In Zimbabwe, possession of drugs carries a maximum sentence of 10 years imprisonment.

By contrast, possession of drugs or weapons carries more serious penalties like criminal charges.

Assaulting Federal agents and possession of a bomb each carry maximum 10-year terms.

Still, one modest possession carries just enough currency and takes up just enough space for him always to have it on his person.

Its possession carries Federal and state criminal penalties.

Under Federal law, simple possession of small amounts of marijuana carries a penalty of up to a year in prison and a $5,000 fine.

He'd kept his possessions in his carry pack.

On the other hand, possession of 500 grams of powder cocaine carries the same sentence.

Importation or possession of drugs in Maldives can carry severe penalties, including life imprisonment.