Moreover, the statutory range of punishment is the same for all kinds of narcotic drugs, i.e. the type and classification of the narcotic does not influence the sentencing range. However, in determining the sentence the judge may, shall and will always take into account the kind and different risks posed by the individual narcotic involved in the offence. Sentences related to cannabis, especially if small quantities are involved, are usually less severe than those imposed over particularly dangerous narcotic drugs. Both the law and the courts substantially differentiate between offences of trafficking and smuggling (see above) and those which essentially concern the punishable possession of narcotics, particularly for personal use.