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0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Texas on
Q: If a cop says he smells weed can he search my vehile

As he used the smell of weed to search and then found narcotics is this search and seizure legal

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Texas on
Q: will a possession of marijuanna arrest without a conviction keep me from obtaining a massage therapy instructor license?

i was arrested in 2018 i completed pre-trial diversion and am eligible for expungement but it has not happened yet because of financial barriers. i have had no subsequent legal troubles or arrests. i have been a licenced massage therapist for over 10 years with no issues in retaining my license... View More

John Cucci Jr.
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answered on Jan 10, 2025

If you completed your DIVERSION program "satisfactory" and the judge told you in court, that your weed case was dismissed, then your application for a massage Instructor, will not be stopped or hurt, due to your past criminal charges. You should get the expungement as soon as you can.... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Criminal Law and Probate for Illinois on
Q: Would someone be able to use cannabis in veterans treatment court if they have medical marijuana card?

I have heard differing answers on this and the officials with my court program refuse to give me a true legal answer.

Anthony M. Avery
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answered on Jan 12, 2025

Even if your use is legal, it would not be recommended. In Veteran's Court you are trying to get out of trouble, possibly without a conviction. Drug use would not impress your Judge who is trying to help you.

2 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Civil Rights and Domestic Violence for Georgia on
Q: I have had a social worker show up at my house on allegations of domestic violence, dirty home, and drug use.

I did deny her when she asked to come inside and speak with me. I told her that I was more than willing to cooperate but I just had gotten off and would like for her come back the next day when I got off at 5.

Joshua Schiffer
Joshua Schiffer
answered on Jan 12, 2025

You are absolutely within your rights to refuse entry, absent a court order, but you need to be prepared to mitigate their conclusions as well as facilitate an inspection.

I STRONGLY advise you to communicate with them through an attorney, or at a minimum with witnesses and video, and...
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0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio on
Q: Is there anyone familiar with Ohio codes? I am looking for some assistance in reference Section 2927.02.

Specifically, I wanted to get additional clarification in reference to the following:

“No person shall sell or offer to sell cigarettes, other tobacco products, or alternative nicotine products by or from a vending machine, except in the following locations:

(1) An area within a... View More

1 Answer | Asked in DUI / DWI and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Georgia on
Q: what type of charges could you be looking at or the time you could possibly have for alcohol-minor, poss of marijuana

Need a lawyer for A case there is proof showing of those who bought the alcohol for the minor

please contact me back for more info please!

Elizabeth Venturatos Ardeel
Elizabeth Venturatos Ardeel
answered on Jan 10, 2025

In Texas these would be a class c and class b misdemeanor offenses respectively. The marijuana charge includes a punishment range of up to 180 days in jail and a $2000 fine. An attorney can help negotiate with the State to try to preserve a clean record for young people.

0 Answers | Asked in Employment Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for New Jersey on
Q: Will I be protected during pre employment screening?

I just received a job offer for a new position. It's remote, for a private company that is based in NC.

I have my medicinal card and am based in NJ.

Do I have any protections if THC shows as positive in my pre employment drug screening?

Should I be disclosing my card... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Consumer Law, Employment Law and Products Liability for Texas on
Q: I accidentally consumed a product with THC and I have a job that does random tests. Should I inform my employer?

I occasionally do legal mushroom edibles but always buy products that do not contain any THC or THC derivatives because my employer does random tests. My smoke shop started selling mushroom vapes so I decided to try one. After using it the effects were reminiscent of marijuana, noticeably different... View More

John Michael Frick
John Michael Frick
answered on Jan 6, 2025

There is no "good" or "right" answer to your question. If you tell your employer that you even accidentally consumed THC under the mistaken impression it was a psychedelic, and your employer has a zero tolerance or drug-free policy, or your job involves the operation of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Florida on
Q: How is it that the police can take half of pound of weed from a person but not give a citation
Charles M.  Baron
Charles M. Baron
answered on Dec 30, 2024

Are you asking if police MUST charge someone with the crime of marijuana possession (in Fla.) if they find half a pound of it in someone's possession? The answer is no, because it is within their discretion to charge or not to charge.

Or are you asking if it is legal for police to...
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0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Oklahoma on
Q: I have a medical mRijuana card active,went to court was convicted of seperate crime put on probation and being told i ma

May not use marijuana even with doctors perscription ,and card can they

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Traffic Tickets for Illinois on
Q: Can you get a ticket for weed that isn’t yours while driving the owners car ?

I was driving my friends car and they pulled me over for his headlight off and they smelled weed in the car they made us step out told the officer that the car wasn’t mine and the owner of the vehicle was in the passenger I was just driving him home because he wasn’t able to drive he was tired.

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