Rhode Island
Rhode Island is home to 1,076,189 people. The capital is Providence. There are 3,430 people on state prison and 26,085 people on probation.
Cocaine is the drug of choice for drug abusers throughout the state. Cocaine is readily available throughout the state and ranges in quality. Heroin is also widely available throughout the state. Methamphetamine is almost non existent in the state of Rhode Island. MDMA can be found in many nightclubs and rave parties. Marijuana is also available and abused throughout the state. Oxycontin is the most popular pharmaceutical drug in the state.
Rhode Island has a crime rate 23% lower than the national average. 92% of crimes reported to law enforcement are property crimes.
Possession of anything less than 1 kilogram is a misdemeanor and is punishable by up to 1 year in jail and a $200 to $500 fine. If the possession takes place within 300 yards of a school or other area where children may be it is increased to a felony and the penalty will be doubled. Possession while operating a motor vehicle will also cause suspension of the individuals drivers license for 6 months. Sale of less than 1 kilogram is a felony and is punishable by up to 30 years in prison and a fine between $30,000 and $100,000. If the sale is to a minor punishment may include 2 to 5 years in prison and a $10,000 fine. If a person convicted receives probation instead of jail time the offender will have to take drug treatment classes and do 100 hours of community service. This state has a zero tolerance drugged driving law.
Every day the police will make about 20 drug arrests and 15 DUI arrests.
Every month the state of Rhode Island will lose about 25 residents to alcohol related death and 5 to illegal drug overdose.
