https://timesofmalta.com/articles/view/woman-fined-100-for-ecstasy-possession.885211
"On the basis of all evidence and after assessing the accused’s behavior at the witness stand, the court deemed her version as credible and thus declared her guilty of simple possession of her share of pills. The court also lent weight to the testimony of a social worker who had helped the accused free herself of her bad habits. "
This is incredible, this male magistrate, known for his severity, sentenced this woman to only Euro 100 (USA 118) for possession of drugs that were not only for her personal use.
This is so ridiculous when you consider that dog owners are fined the same amount if they take out their dog without also carrying a plastic bag, and not wearing a mask gets you an automatic fine of Euro 300.
This is in contrast to a man who was caught cultivating a couple of marijuana plants in his home and got a TEN YEAR prison term.
there doesn't seem to be anything here