Comments on: Drug Possession – Marijuana

By: Marijuana Legalization Supported by Half of All Americans | Experienced Criminal Lawyers

Tue, 18 Oct 2011 21:01:08 +0000

[...] of marijuana possession laws has continued at a steady pace by State legislatures nationwide. PBS/Frontline notes that 16 states [...]

By: US Marijuana Demand Encourages Chaos in Mexico | Experienced Criminal Lawyers

Mon, 15 Aug 2011 20:36:38 +0000

[...] than home-grown, in part because it’s easier to grow there. Fourteen states have decriminalized possession of a small amount of marijuana, making it as serious as a traffic ticket. Several other states have legalized medical marijuana. [...]

By: States Consider Drunk Driving, Violent Offender, and Murderer Registries | Experienced Criminal Lawyers

Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:29:33 +0000

[...] for politics, lawmakers will likely pass some of these arbitrary registries. Who knows—maybe a marijuana possession registry or a speeding ticket registry could be next. Share and [...]

By: U.S. Attorney General Supports Expanding Drug Courts | Experienced Criminal Lawyers

Fri, 20 May 2011 13:51:37 +0000

[...] more dangerous and addictive drugs (like cocaine and heroin) carrying much harsher penalties than marijuana, for [...]

By: Marijuana Search And Seizure Laws Restricted in Massachusetts

Marijuana Search And Seizure Laws Restricted in Massachusetts — Wed, 11 May 2011 19:23:29 +0000

[...] Massachusetts case has several interesting points regarding the decriminalization of marijuana possession (an issue dealt with differently throughout the country), the protection of citizens against [...]

By: ABA Releases Criminal Justice Reform Suggestions to States | Experienced Criminal Lawyers

Mon, 09 May 2011 21:02:09 +0000

[...] Decriminalization of Minor Offenses could apply to many things, most notably marijuana possession charges. Though many states have already moved to decriminalize less than one ounce of marijuana, some [...]

By: President Obama Discusses Marijuana Legalization | Experienced Criminal Lawyers

Sat, 29 Jan 2011 12:57:19 +0000

[...] the meantime, marijuana laws vary greatly from state to state. Some still consider it a crime to possess a very small amount, [...]

By: Attitude Towards Pot Charges Changing Jury Dynamics | Experienced Criminal Lawyers

Tue, 28 Dec 2010 21:08:42 +0000

[...] of jurors and even judges questioning the use of marijuana criminal charges will likely continue to mount. It’s said these same sorts of occurrences were common during [...]