Marijuana law
By: by Richard Glen Boire.
Edition: 2nd ed.
Publisher: Ronin Pub.
Published: 1996
Place of publication: Berkeley, CA
Language: eng
Number of pages: 271
Subjects: Marijuana -- Law and legislation -- United States -- Criminal provisions -- Popular works.; Criminal procedure -- United States -- Popular works.
Genres: Popular works.
Description: Over a million people in the United States regularly smoke marijuana. Approximately 400,000 defendants each year are charged with the use, possession, sale, or cultivation of marijuana. MARIJUANA LAW describes how people can reduce the probability of arrest and defend themselves from prosecution if arrested. Readers will learn when a police officer can legally stop them; when they can be searched; when they have to be read their rights; what to do if an officer comes to their home with (or without) a search warrant; and how to counter many police tactics simply by knowing their rights. Contains information on the necessity defense in medical marijuana cases, drug testing, case law, and federal sentencing guidelines. It also contains practical tips on individual rights and avoiding surveillance. Includes appendices on the Bill of Rights, wallet cards, atate-by-state punishment for marijuana crimes, and the13 federal circuits; plus a thorough Index.
Notes: Includes index.