1.   Although the arrest numbers are way up, those charged with misdemeanor possession of marijuana do not face more severe penalties.

2.   First, there was the husband who brought two dozen roses for his wife, who was being arraigned on a charge of misdemeanor drug possession.

3.   He was convicted of misdemeanor possession of the drug and was sentenced to six months in a federal prison.

4.   Irvin and the two women are charged with felony cocaine possession and misdemeanor marijuana possession.

5.   Miles said agents told him they had proof the imam had shot him and suggested it was because Miles has been convicted of misdemeanor marijuana possession.

6.   Prosecutors said Batista was charged with misdemeanor drug possession because the police found cocaine residue in the apartment.

7.   The action is believed to stem from Hammond facing charges for misdemeanor marijuana possession in February.

8.   The Dallas Cowboys wide receiver is charged with misdemeanor marijuana possession and felony cocaine possession.

9.   Police arrested him outside the house on misdemeanor marijuana possession.

10.   Paul Mokeski, who faces charges of misdemeanor possession of cocaine, was fired Thursday as coach of Kansas City Knights of the ABA.