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Not exactly, no more active than those in the above story. There was no possession of drugs in that story, only an intent.
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It is a big assumption that intent to sell and intent to purchase are treated with the same severity especially given the fact that in the Tefero case it is impossible to know the exact nature of the purchase. Me purchasing a bud of pot from a friend for 3 bucks is not a felony. Without specifics there is only assumption.
Case in point:
"An ''18-year-old busted with joints at the prom'' could only be charged as a minor misdemeanor with a maximum penalty of $100 and costs.
No jail time can be imposed for this particular drug violation. The only way such a fine could land the defendant in jail would be if, after being given several opportunities, the defendant failed to pay the fine in question."
http://www.cincypost.com/opinion/1997/lets050297.html
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Conspiracy laws in Fla were put on the books in the early 60's, I see nothing to indicate they've changed.
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I see a reason. Sometimes drug laws are intensified given their percieved ineffectiveness to widen in scope.