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 
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
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
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 Sep 22, 2022
It depends on what you are doing. I agree with my colleague that being underage and high is a huge issue if you are driving, operating or physical control of a motor vehicle. Additionally, you get high from using some sort of substance that is illegal for you when you are a minor. Presumably,... 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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