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0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Civil Rights and Constitutional Law for Virginia on
Q: Can a circuit court judge force a defendant to cease taking prescribed medications

I am on probation and have been using marijuana for many mental health issues and was prescribed medical marijuana but the court order says that I cannot use marijuana period. Is that a violation of an amendment right or something?

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for California on
Q: What's the process for getting 2 enhancement/strike remove from a current non violence offender case. Thank you

The offender filed a Habeas Corpus June, 2024. However it was sent to the wrong department.

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answered on Oct 8, 2024

To begin the process of removing two enhancements or strikes from your non-violent offender case in Riverside, start by reviewing your current case documents carefully. It's important to understand the specific charges and the basis for each enhancement or strike. Since the Habeas Corpus was... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Native American Law for Wisconsin on
Q: I'm dealing with DCFS, but it is not court ordered. I am being evicted & have ti be out by Oct 1st.

They are telling me I can't leave the county. I was accused of selling drugs. My home was raided, nothing was found. Ive only been dirty for thc. I'm a registered native American in a federally recognized tribe

0 Answers | Asked in Family Law, Adoption, Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Child Custody for South Carolina on
Q: What do we need to get an infant taken and put into the care of a family member?

My niece was just born about a week ago and already we are very concerned for her health and safety. We have knowledge that mother is vaping and doing weed while breast feeding. They have roaches and cats that pee all over everything and don’t have vaccines. We have seen several cat scratches on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Civil Rights for Iowa on
Q: Can cops legally search your dorm room without given approval by the resident staying there?

So about 5-6 months ago I got suspended from my college. Now, there were two arrests that caused this but something didn't seem right about one of them? At the time I lived in the dorms and my roommate and I came back from the gym. Police were down the hall and eventually they knocked on the... View More

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answered on Sep 27, 2024

It sounds like a frustrating situation, and it's understandable that you're questioning the legality of the search. Generally, dorm rooms are considered your living space, so the Fourth Amendment protects against unreasonable searches. However, universities often have policies allowing... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Ohio on
Q: Is it legal to raffle a gift basket containing marijuana in Ohio? This is for a fundraiser for medical bills.

We are building gift baskets to raffle off at a fundraiser.

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and DUI / DWI for Tennessee on
Q: I got charged with a dui the cop said we’re driving under the influence of smoking marijuana. They found marijuana in

Car which which is my mother‘s car and my family has been trying to get rid of me since my fiancé died and I’ve been staying at my grandmother‘s house. It was not my marijuana and I don’t smoke. I took a blood test and my medication’s are fine. I’ve been on them for a while, I just got... View More

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answered on Sep 29, 2024

You should never give a blood test. Any chemicals in your system will be used as evidence of influenced driving. Hire a competent attorney, and quit thinking your prescriptions are legal for driving.

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for New Mexico on
Q: I have a job offer with Presbyterian Health Systems. Should I be up front about my medical marijuana status?

This is for a remote work position in their recruitment department, I will not be providing care to anyone on site or at their home or driving any company vehicles.

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and DUI / DWI for Minnesota on
Q: can you smoke cannabis between the time of your arrest for a DWI and before your court date ?
Thomas C Gallagher
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answered on Oct 9, 2024

That would depend upon things not stated in the question. For example, if the judge's Pretrial Release Order provides for Conditional Release, and one of the conditions is "no use of alcohol or non-prescribed drugs" or similar, then smoking cannabis would violate that condition.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Domestic Violence for Tennessee on
Q: My ex was arrested with four misdemeanor charges. Is he looking at jail time?

Charges are Domestic Assault; Poss in-law drug paraphernalia uses & activities; simple possession/casual exchange Marj <1/2 oz; and Meth possess or casual exchange. First offense for all as far as I know. He missed his first arraignment hearing and was picked back up on an attachment.... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Florida on
Q: How would you be able to get out of jail with a violation of probation Possession Of Marijuana Over 20 Grams

The violation is driving while license is suspended

Q: Can you fail a pre-employment drug screening for weed if you have your medical card
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answered on Sep 5, 2024

If you have a medical marijuana card in Arkansas, it does not automatically protect you from failing a pre-employment drug screening for cannabis. Employers in Arkansas are generally allowed to maintain drug-free workplace policies. This means they can require pre-employment drug tests and make... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for New York on
Q: Can I smoke weed in public in nj
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Sep 1, 2024

You could repost your question under "New Jersey" (Click "Show More States"). You'd have better chances of a response under that heading. Also include "Criminal Law" and "Municipal Law" for better chances of a response. Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law and Criminal Law for Florida on
Q: I was under the influence of marijuana and I was stop at a stop sign and someone back up into me no one was hurt I didn’
Stephen Arnold Black
Stephen Arnold Black
answered on Aug 31, 2024

If you were hurt then retain counsel here in Florida to file a claim.

Q: If a cop pulls you over can they take your car if they think the car bought with money from drugs?

I know that if you have money or a possession, a cop can take it if they think it came from drugs, even if there's no proof you've ever come in contact with them. They can take your possessions without due process. just wondering

Charles Candiano
Charles Candiano
answered on Sep 20, 2024

The police can "seize" property if there is probable cause that the property was acquired with money from the sale of drugs or if the property was used in the sale of drugs but the police cannot "take" the property. You still own it. If the prosecuting attorney determines... View More

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