If you use marijuana recreationally, you’ve probably been in a situation where you’ve had it on you or in your vehicle while you’re behind the wheel. Having marijuana in your vehicle can lead to a mountain of legal trouble, so it’s best to keep it out of your car at all times. We’re not condoning […]
Minnesota Considering Legalizing Recreational Marijuana
A small group of Democratic lawmakers are pushing for the legalization of recreational marijuana, a move that had been gaining traction across the nation. They aren’t optimistic that the proposal will be passed, but they said they hope it starts a conversation. If it does become legal to have recreational marijuana then you might be […]
Is “I Smell Marijuana” Probable Cause To Search Your Car?
A reader recently posed the following question to us in the comments section in one of our blogs: “If an officer states that your car ‘smells like marijuana,” does that give him probable cause to search your vehicle for drugs or other substances?” We’ll talk the general sense of this question on the blog. For better […]
Minneapolis Considering Decriminalizing Small Marijuana Possession
The Minneapolis City Council has been busy this week, and this time they are tasked with determining if possession of small amounts of marijuana should be considered a crime. Laws regarding marijuana have been changing for some time now. For example, in Missouri, some people are now growing their own marijuana that they can use […]
Scientists Develop Breath Test for Marijuana
Researchers with the National Institute on Drug Abuse believe they have developed a roadside testing device that can accurately determine if a driver is operating the vehicle under the influence of marijuana. Similar to a Breathalyzer that detects the presence of alcohol, the new equipment can determine if a driver has recently smoked weed by […]
