Atlanta, GA asked in Criminal Law and Federal Crimes for California

Q: Flying from ca to ny with 24 grams pot. Would be in check in bag with a ca med card. What’s Worst/likely outcome?

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David Stephen Kestenbaum
David Stephen Kestenbaum
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Van Nuys, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: You should be fine with worse case scenario confiscation of any edibles or concentrates.

The Public statement has been that California screeners are not looking for cannabis. That being said, TSA is a FEDERAL agency and marijuana is still ILLEGAL on Federal property and ports of entry.

If you fail the attitude test, all bets are off. Also, unless the airport you are flying back from has the same policy, leave whatever you don't use.

Good luck!

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Dale S. Gribow
Dale S. Gribow
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  • Criminal Law Lawyer
  • Palm Desert, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: MJ is legal in calilfornia but when you get to security you are dealing with Federal Laws and it illegal Federally.

i wouldn't chance it and didn't when we went to Hawaii a few months ago........and it was only CBD

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