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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
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
I'm asking because my p.o has Threaten to put me back on a 90 day violation for smoking (street weed) thas pot that's not from a dispensary.
And now on top of that, she wants me to do MRT
And my insurance won't cover it. And she told me. I'm ether gonna pay... View More
answered on Jun 3, 2024
You need to follow your conditions of supervised release. If supervised release requires sobriety, you need to remain sober. If you have a prescription for medical marijuana, then you need to get your pot from a dispensary. I'm not sure why she is requiring you to do MRT, but you are likely... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
Minnesota now calls what was once called "parole," by the term "supervised release," to describe the period after a state prison inmate is released from prison, but subject to compliance with conditions which, if violated, could result in a return to prison. The Minnesota state... View More
answered on Aug 2, 2023
Technically, they can violate you for it (depending on the county) but you could overcome this by seeking a court order from a judge permitting you to use marijuana for legitimate medical reasons. In an ideal system, you would not be violated for taking your prescribed medication, but laws can... View More
If so is this recently recognized by the scientific community as factual information?
answered on Jan 11, 2023
To my knowledge, the answer is "no." The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) is a federal agency providing support and funding to local law enforcement agencies, as well as funding and collecting scientific research. NHTSA's two similar programs for law... View More
I think this product contains vitamin e, a known agent that causes lung issues when vaporized. The product is called ElfTHC and I was using their THCP blends. I've used other brands before and nothing has ever done this, nor does regular marijuana based THC. Their lab results online are... View More
answered on Jun 26, 2024
You will need to contact Dangerous Drug Lawyers directly to determine if you have a viable case. This is not my area of expertise, but it doesn't seem you have a viable case.
answered on Nov 6, 2023
Yes, someone can be terminated for be accused of smoking cannabis when they have proof that they were working at the time. Employers usually don't need a reason to fire someone. Please look up "at will" employee.
answered on Sep 21, 2022
In law school we learn that there is one answer to every legal question: "It depends." It could be illegal to be underage and high, if that person "drives, operates, or is in control of any type of motor vehicle" in Minnesota. To pick another random example, in Minnesota an... View More
answered on May 4, 2022
It shouldn't be. now that hemp flower is legal, and now that medical cannabis patients can lawfully smoke cannabis flower in their home. But, some law enforcement officers and some judges may not be up to date. So, it's probably a good idea to be careful about that.
I was driving and got pulled over for not fully stopping at a stop sign. I had an odor of weed in my car. They gave me a notice of seizure and intent to forfeit. How do I get it back?
answered on Nov 22, 2020
Hiring an attorney is going to be the best chance. At a minimum you should get a consult.
he just took the jar. I gave him my id and then he wrote what looks like my license number and my DOB down. and then he said we can go on our way. What do you think will happen? he was really nice about it but he says he was going to weigh it and then destroy it and that it looks like I would be... View More
answered on Sep 9, 2020
Could be that nothing happens. Could be that you receive a citation for possession of marijuana in a motor vehicle. If convicted, you could lose your license. It would be wise to have a lawyer help you with this. Many of us offer free consultations.
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