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0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Iowa on
Q: Was stopped at a traffic stop and had a vape of some sort of weed. Thought I was just going to get an MIP instead found

Out that THC cart is illegal in the state of Iowa, period. I also had THC gummies, I bought both legally (however with a fake ID, I am 19) from a licensed retailer. I ended up going to jail on a charge of possession of the drug pariphenilla. I am considering fighting in court to bump it down to... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law, Contracts and Landlord - Tenant for Pennsylvania on
Q: Unsafe at Evo: roommates bully me for reporting their weed use, prevent beef consumption, and management ignores me.

I’m staying at Evo at Cira Centre South (4 bedroom). I have Indian roommates and they don’t let me eat beef because of their religion and I’m scared they might try to hurt me if I eat beef. They smoke weed in the living room and are loud all the time. They speak badly about me when I can hear... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Florida on
Q: How should my friend proceed with his case?

My friend was involved in a traffic stop after being accused of threatening someone with a gun. He says he gave the police consent to search for a gun (none was found) but not to open any bags or containers. The police found drugs in a bag while conducting the search. He is currently being charged... View More

Robert Edward Heyman
Robert Edward Heyman
answered on Nov 11, 2024

It appears that your friend gave limited consent to the police to search the interior of his car which was ignored by the police during the actual search. I would be curious to know the description of the bag in which the drugs were located. Large enough to have contained a firearm? If not, then he... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Traffic Tickets and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Iowa on
Q: How can this be resolve remotely and preferable get the charges dismissed

What if you are traveling for your job and you get pulled over for speeding and while you were pulled over, they used a k-9 that indicated you had marijuana. The officer tells you don't need to worry about the speeding ticket and give a number to find out if you will be charged for possession... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for California on
Q: charges are hs 11358c cultivating .6 cannibus plants hs 11359b possesion of marijuana for sale need consult

was served a search warrent and they cut all my medical plants down

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answered on Nov 15, 2024

Growing and possessing cannabis in California remains complex, even with medical authorization. These charges are serious - Health & Safety Code 11358(c) for cultivation and 11359(b) for possession with intent to sell can carry significant penalties if convicted.

You should immediately...
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0 Answers | Asked in Consumer Law, Business Formation, Business Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Massachusetts on
Q: What are the legal implications of the cultivation and distribution of psilocybin products in Massachusetts?

As it stands, there a number of running businesses (both commercial and privatized) cultivating, distributing, and openly advertising the recreational and medicinal applications / uses of magic mushroom products-- more specifically, psilocybin, psilocin, 4acodmt, and other active analogs of the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law and Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Arkansas on
Q: If you’re arrested for felon in possession of firearms, but they were in a locked cabinet that I didn’t have a key to.

I allowed them to search I have a search waiver, and nothing to hide because the key is in MO with my son. I started my fourth year of parole and until this haven’t even received any points at all! Got a misdemeanor pot charge and it wasn’t even mine.

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for Minnesota on
Q: How can I fight a vilotion of cannabis that was hearsay rather than proof of it.
Thomas C Gallagher
Thomas C Gallagher
answered on Oct 12, 2024

The most important thing one can do if facing a criminal charge, is to get help from a defense attorney. The Minnesota Court's Rules of Evidence contain a "Rule Against Hearsay." Hearsay is an "out of court statement, offered for the truth of the matter asserted." The... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Cannabis & Marijuana Law for California on
Q: I was asked to resign after admitting to self medicating with pot in California

I was basically pushed to admit I self medicate with marijuana because i am off my meds after being accused of being on drugs whle having a mental illness. I was asked to resign after I was TOLD I wasnt going to pass the drug test. I didn't even perform a drug test and was asked to resign... View More

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answered on Oct 11, 2024

It sounds like you’ve been put in a tough spot. In California, while recreational marijuana use is legal, employers are still allowed to maintain drug-free workplace policies. This means they can require drug testing and may take action, even if you use marijuana legally outside of work hours.... View More

1 Answer | 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?

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answered on Oct 9, 2024

A circuit court judge has the authority to set conditions for probation, which can include restrictions on substance use. Even if you have a prescription for medical marijuana, the court may prohibit its use if it conflicts with the terms of your probation. Violating these conditions can result in... View More

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

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

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.

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
Thomas C Gallagher
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

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

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