The Civilian Justice System and the Military Justice System differ in many ways. There are different factors considered in both systems based on the offense that has been committed. The comparison of the two systems is both amazing and sometimes very frustrating to other people that think justice is or is not served.

In the state of Delaware, an individual can be punished in the following ways for the possession of marijuana:

Any person who, on any single occasion, knowingly sells, manufactures, delivers or brings into this State, or who is knowingly in actual or constructive possession of, in excess of five pounds of marijuana is guilty of a class B felony, which felony shall be known as "trafficking in marijuana". If the quantity of marijuana involved is one of the following the individual is subject to be punished in the following manner:

a. If the amount of marijuana is in excess of 5 pounds, but less than 100 pounds, the person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 3 years and to pay a fine of $25,000

b. If the amount of marijuana is 100 pounds or more, but less than 500 pounds, the person shall be sentenced to a m

a. For the first offense, be fined not less than $230 nor more than $1,150 or imprisoned not less than 60 days nor more than 6 months or both, and shall be required to complete a course of instruction and/or rehabilitation program pursuant and may include confinement for a period not to exceed 6 months, and pay a fee not to exceed the maximum fine.

c. A civilian bribed Joint Staff Supply Service employees in Virginia to buy from his office supplies company using their government credit cards. This individual must pay $400,200 in restitution and was sentenced to 27 months in jail and 36 months probation.

The military system is different in that the commander can punish some crimes. The commander can give letters of reprimands, Article 15's and other admonishment letters that can be filed in the member's military personnel record. In many cases these documents can prevent promotion and assignment opportunities.

c. If the amount of marijuana is 500 pounds or more, such person shall be sentenced to a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 15 years and to pay a fine $100,000.

a. If the amount is one pound or more, the member is subject to court martial and could receive a dishonorable discharge and imprisonment for up to 10 years in a Federal prison.

If an individual is a civilian convictions of any kind may or may not affect their jobs as in promotions or pay. They could or could not be fired from their jobs but in the military justice system convictions can seriously damage an individual's career.

Driving under the influence of alcohol can be costly in both the military and civilian just system. In the state of Delaware if you are accused of driving under the influence of alcohol you could receive the following punishment:

Military personnel have a government credit card that they use when they are sent on Temporary Dut

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