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Q: I'm in the process of getting my medical marijuana card. Can I still possess and own a fireaem if I get my medical card

I know I won't be able to purchase a firearm if the seller does a federal background check. If I do get my card, would I have to turn my firearms over?

David Casey
David Casey
answered on Apr 13, 2022

As of now, one who has a medical marijuana card in Missouri cannot purchase or own a firearm. This is not due to Missouri law, but rather the fact that cannabis is still federally classified a controlled substance This is a quickly-changing area of the law as there is pending federal legislation... Read more »

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Q: Me and my boyfriend got pulled over for having a tail light out and for some reason the officers scheduled the car

For drugs and there was some Marijuana found but I did not know about any of it now I am being charged with a class D felony and two misdemeanors, what do I do, how can I get these charges dropped?

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Apr 1, 2021

See if you qualify for a public defender and/or speak with a criminal defense attorney.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Federal Crimes for Missouri on
Q: If it's been 3-4 years without charging someone with a felony, what happens?

Felony drug possession

Caroline Bundy
Caroline Bundy
answered on Jan 27, 2021

Under Missouri law, the period of limitation does not run: (1) During any time when the accused is absent from the state, but in no case shall this provision extend the period of limitation otherwise applicable by more than three years; or (2) During any time when the accused is concealing... Read more »

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Q: I haven't been charged with a crime. can a police officer confiscate my medical marijuana? And refuse to return it.

I have a medical marijuana card in good standing in the state of missouri

Roderick C. White
Roderick C. White
answered on Oct 16, 2020

Even a valid medical marijuana card does have some limitations with regard to amount. Such as:

"Up to four ounces may be purchased per 30 days. The Department of Health may set limits on the amount of marijuana possessed, “provided that the limit is not less than a 60 days supply.”...
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