Which option identifies the penalty for possession of 200-400 grams?

Which option identifies the penalty for possession of 200-400 grams?

• A. First Degree Felony
• B. Second Degree Felony
• C. Third Degree Felony
• D. Misdemeanor

Answer: (B)

The main idea is that penalties rise with the amount of the controlled substance. States tier offenses by weight, so small quantities stay in misdemeanor territory, larger quantities move into felony levels, and the highest thresholds hit the more serious felony categories. Possessing 200–400 grams fits the middle tier of this scale, which is designated as a second-degree felony. It’s more serious than a misdemeanor and more restrained than the top tier, which would cover even larger amounts or more serious circumstances. In practice, this means a notably longer potential prison term and higher fines than for a misdemeanor, but not the most severe penalties reserved for the largest quantities.

The main idea is that penalties rise with the amount of the controlled substance. States tier offenses by weight, so small quantities stay in misdemeanor territory, larger quantities move into felony levels, and the highest thresholds hit the more serious felony categories. Possessing 200–400 grams fits the middle tier of this scale, which is designated as a second-degree felony. It’s more serious than a misdemeanor and more restrained than the top tier, which would cover even larger amounts or more serious circumstances. In practice, this means a notably longer potential prison term and higher fines than for a misdemeanor, but not the most severe penalties reserved for the largest quantities.