If enacted, the bill "would eliminate federal penalties for the personal possession of up to 100 grams (over three and one-half ounces)".

Amendment 44 would have legalized possession of 28.45 grams (approximately one ounce) or less by adults age 21 and older.

McAuliffe was charged with possession of 141.89 grams of heroin.

With respect to cocaine, the mandatory sentence applies to possession of more than 650 grams, about a pound and a half.

He was charged with possession of 19 grams of marijuana.

In fact, it takes possession of 500 grams of cocaine powder, a bit over a pound, to finally bring a 5-year minimum sentence.

The old law required 20-year sentences for possession of at least three grams of cocaine.

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

She was under drug court supervision for possession of 25 grams (0.9 oz.)

For possession of more than 30 grams, the punishment is unchanged.