A possibilidade de aplicação do princípio da insignificância no crime de posse de drogas para uso pessoal

Abstract

This is a scientific article that studies the brazilian jurisprudence about the incidence of the principle of insignificance in the crime of drug possession for personal consumption, foreseen in art. 28 of the Law no 11.343/06. It’s analyzed the historical context of the principle of insignificance and of the criminalization of drug possession for personal consumption in Brazil, the policy about “War on Drugs” and the compatibility of the incidence of the principle of insignificance in concrete cases related to drug possession in general.