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1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Criminal Law for New Mexico on
Q: Do I have to consent to a search?
Paul Gerhard Hanson III
Paul Gerhard Hanson III
answered on Nov 1, 2023

No, you do not have to consent to a police search if there is no police search warrant, no arrest, no police detention or no emergency situation present. The police must first obtain your consent to their search in all those situations in order for their search to be legal. However you may always... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Landlord - Tenant for New Mexico on
Q: Can my apartment complex tell us to stop smoking pot
T. Augustus Claus
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answered on Sep 7, 2023

Yes, in New Mexico, apartment complexes can generally prohibit smoking, including smoking marijuana, within their premises if it's specified in the lease agreement or apartment complex rules and policies. Many apartment complexes have no-smoking policies in common areas and within individual... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Employment Law and Social Security for New Mexico on
Q: Can a person on disability help(volunteer) her husband in cannabis business without losing benefits?
James L. Arrasmith
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answered on Mar 4, 2023

It depends on the specific circumstances and the laws and regulations of the state in which the person resides. Generally, disability benefits are designed to provide financial assistance to individuals who are unable to work due to a disability. If a person is receiving disability benefits, they... View More

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