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And this guy got busted for DRUGS, all Half A Gram of it. Does anybody know what half a gram is? It is about the size of a small cigarette filter, Bad Boys Bad Boys.
I went back to the original link, seems like he got roughed up in jail, but prosecutor dropped all charges upon viewing the body cam video. He is stuck with $1000 bill to get his van back. He should not have to pay, since no crime was committed, and he is free and clear. Will they Make It Whole?
And this guy got busted for DRUGS, all Half A Gram of it. Does anybody know what half a gram is? It is about the size of a small cigarette filter, Bad Boys Bad Boys.
I went back to the original link, seems like he got roughed up in jail, but prosecutor dropped all charges upon viewing the body cam video. He is stuck with $1000 bill to get his van back. He should not have to pay, since no crime was committed, and he is free and clear. Will they Make It Whole?
Doubtful...
America's so-called AG, Beauregard Sessions, has made civil forfeiture a centerpiece of his DOJ.
And this guy got busted for DRUGS, all Half A Gram of it. Does anybody know what half a gram is? It is about the size of a small cigarette filter, Bad Boys Bad Boys.
I went back to the original link, seems like he got roughed up in jail, but prosecutor dropped all charges upon viewing the body cam video. He is stuck with $1000 bill to get his van back. He should not have to pay, since no crime was committed, and he is free and clear. Will they Make It Whole?
This <bold> is something one must take into account when one decides they want to get mouthy or attempt to "advocate" their rights when being stopped by LEO's.
If you get into conflict and are arrested or ticketed then you go through the court system and are found not guilty all the costs borne by you from time off work to attorney fees are not refundable PERIOD. One other thing to keep in mind, they have an unlimited budget for prosecuting you and unless you're well off you DON'T have such a luxury.
The "system" doesn't pay you back if they lose so no matter what it WILL cost you. So, they win either way unless the arrest or ticket is so out of line you can file suit, even then the costs to win are sky high...
I'd bet a whole lot of B.S. tickets/arrests/conflicts would stop the minute a law was enacted that the state had to pay all costs of the other side if it lost.
The guy had a Medical MJ card from Oregon. Even if Florida has approved MJ for medical use, are the two states honoring each other's permits? From what I understand, no states are doing that. But then I don't have need for MJ myself, so I haven't researched it.
As far as I know its only LEGAL in cali!! (And it just became legal there)
I dont see the big deal about it myself....... Do people wanna use it so much just because ITS NOT LEGAL??
Not legal anywhere at the federal level. Because a state has passed a law doesn't mean it isn't superseded by federal law. Otherwise CA or NY could pass a law making federal tax payments illegal, etc.
What Congress did in 2014 was to pass a bill that basically said federal funds can't be used to prevent state law (including marijuana legalization). But it didn't take the prohibition off the books.
And while legal in California (and other states) I wonder what could happen if someone was caught with it on a plane, or via airport security where federal law applies.
As has been stated, the right approach is to pass a clear federal law by Congress and signed by the President. This then can't be subject to the whim of each new President and the power of the Executive Order.
I'd bet a whole lot of B.S. tickets/arrests/conflicts would stop the minute a law was enacted that the state had to pay all costs of the other side if it lost.
It is only right that such law gets past. The courts already have the edge in the playing field. Cops can lie and be bullies, Prosecutors only share evidence they see fit, the defendant can have solid evidence, but it can be deemed in admissible. All these bozos get to make over $100k , with a pension, all paid for by the public tax dollars.
So , a Cop can make a "questionable " arrest on trumped up charges, tow away someones livelihood/home, only for that someone to get all charges dropped, and left with a hole in his pockets. So now maybe that someone can sue , and they would settle with him for xxx$$$. More of our tax dollars out the window, but we blame the victim, because he was "being a smart axx". More times than any, that Cop making BS arrests ends up getting promoted , only to make more of our tax dollars!
Not legal anywhere at the federal level. Because a state has passed a law doesn't mean it isn't superseded by federal law. Otherwise CA or NY could pass a law making federal tax payments illegal, etc.
What Congress did in 2014 was to pass a bill that basically said federal funds can't be used to prevent state law (including marijuana legalization). But it didn't take the prohibition off the books.
And while legal in California (and other states) I wonder what could happen if someone was caught with it on a plane, or via airport security where federal law applies.
As has been stated, the right approach is to pass a clear federal law by Congress and signed by the President. This then can't be subject to the whim of each new President and the power of the Executive Order.
It is only "legal" within the state that has legalized it and no, states do not recognize other states MMJ cards. In fact, just watched someone on Live PD TV show that got busted in Florida for MMJ and the cops specifically said "it may be legal in that state but it's not in Florida
If you board a plane leaving a state where it's legal and are going to a state where it's not then yes, you are risking going to jail.
I would guess that if you're at the airport and attempt to board a plane and they find MJ on your person or in your luggage you'd probably be arrested under Federal law as those laws are what rule that area of the airport.
Kind of like walking onto a military base with any drugs, Federal laws apply, not state.
I do. I believe in the right to protest laws that are unjust? Do you? Slavery? Women not allowed to vote? The whole point of the US is to question (and peacefully) protest laws that people do not agree with. I guess you are a communist.
I wouldn't be so quick to assume that a self-proclaimed member of the NC/SC Border Patrol considers slavery unjust.
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