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In a smoke shop business in Virginia, Who gets the charge or be taken to court for selling cannabis, the business owner the manager?
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answered on Mar 26, 2024
In Virginia, both the sale and possession with the intent to distribute marijuana carry legal consequences, which can impact both business owners and managers depending on their involvement. The law does not differentiate based on position within a company; rather, it looks at the individual's... View More 
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
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answered on Oct 19, 2023
Most leases in Virginia written for professional landlords include an express provision that prohibits controlled substances, including marijuana. Marijuana is still a controlled substance under federal law, and in Virginia up to one ounce is excluded from the criminal code. Absent these... View More
answered on Sep 19, 2021
It is still Federally illegal to ship cannabis or transport it across state lines. Or possess cannabis. Or anything with cannabis. Still all federally illegal. All of it.
The reason this is more of a problem is because you are would be using a Federal service (United States Post Office) to... View More
The law goes into effect on July 1st, and my first intake appointment isn’t until May 12
answered on Apr 9, 2021
Absolutely, alcohol is also legal but the condition of your ASAP supervision requires no drugs and no alcohol.
answered on Nov 1, 2020
Less than an ounce, if charged as distribution, is a misdemeanor. Less than an ounce for personal use is a civil penalty and still unlawful. Anything over an ounce charged as distribution is a felony.
answered on Sep 14, 2020
Purchasing marijuana is legal in the District of Columbia. What I'm guess you are asking is if you can bring it back into Virginia and possess it. Possession of Marijuana is not legal in the state of Va but it was just decriminalized - which make it a civil penalty of $25 for possession of... View More
The charges happened in Va in two different counties. They are previous charges from 2015 and 2017
answered on Jul 3, 2020
It will depend on the judge and the facts surrounding your situation. If it is a first time offense it is highly likely that the judge will follow the new decriminalization statute.
answered on Jun 15, 2020
Yes. It is not legal, but merely a lesser penalty (civil infraction) for smaller amounts of plant marijuana.
Will I be charged as an adult or minor? This is my 3rd posession charge.
answered on Feb 24, 2020
If the date of offense was before you turned 18, then the case will be in juvenile court. You should definitely seek counsel still however b/c they can sentence you as an adult if you are 18 b/c technically you cannot take advantage of juvenile services. Also it is a third offense so the court... View More
answered on Feb 11, 2020
More than likely if you are convicted of the shoplifting, you will also be convicted of your marijuana charge. One of your conditions of the first offender is good, law-abiding behavior so a new conviction is a violation of that. You should consult with your prior attorney or a new who can advise... View More
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