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Judgment according to the new cannabis law: Magdeburg dealer reduced to five years
A Magdeburg drug dealer receives a mild sentence of five years because of the new cannabis law, which regulates the handling of cannabis.
Judgment according to the new cannabis law: Magdeburg dealer reduced to five years
There is big news in Magdeburg in the case of a drug dealer who has seen a drastic reduction in his sentence due to the new cannabis law! The 30-year-old, who was sentenced to a hefty seven years and six months in prison in October last year, now faces a greatly reduced sentence. The Magdeburg regional court has now decided: five years in prison - a decision that both the public prosecutor and the defense welcome! While the sentence is lighter, the man still remains responsible for his illicit drug trafficking.
Why this sudden change? Quite simply: The new cannabis law, which has been in force since April 1st, has fundamentally changed the legal situation! Instead of being subject to the strict narcotics law, possession of cannabis is now treated according to the law on the handling of consumer cannabis. Adults are now allowed to consume legal amounts of cannabis, and this has major implications for the legal assessment of crimes such as drug trafficking. The new truth: The original verdict has been partially overturned! But be careful! This new ruling is not yet legally binding - the discussion about the impact of the new laws remains exciting!
From seven to five years: The new drug verdict shock!
The legal changes come at a time when only a few cannabis offenses are actually prosecuted in Saxony-Anhalt. There are currently only seven such cases known! For the 30-year-old, the guilt is still present, but the draconian punishment is no longer there. Will the new law result in less severe penalties? A trend that other courts in the country will be watching.
Cannabis Law: A New Age?
What exactly does the new cannabis law contain? Adults are allowed to grow up to three plants for personal use, and up to 25 grams of dried cannabis is now exempt from punishment - in both private and public spaces. But be careful, the law also pursues strict bans on the advertising of cannabis products and risks strict measures against minors. The federal government's goal is clear: the illegal market should be contained and at the same time consumers should be better protected! A radical change that affects society as a whole! The cannabis debacle in Germany has now reached the judiciary!