Lt. Gov. John Fetterman has recently started touring Pennsylvania to hold public forums on the legalization of marijuana. Fetterman is an advocate for legalization and Gov. Tom Wolfe has said it may be time for PA to legalize marijuana as well. (See also: Fetterman starts marijuana hearings in central Pennsylvania) But the question still remains,…
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You can still get arrested for a Marijuana DUI
Even with the legalize pot movement gaining steam across the nation, you can still get arrested for a Marijuana DUI in PA. There have been a number of marijuana DUI cases recently in Harrisburg and the surrounding areas. Penalties for a Marijuana DUI The penalties of a Marijuana DUI are very serious. That is because…
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The federal government broke its medical-marijuana promise
Despite many states legalizing the use of medical marijuana, the federal government still considers marijuana a Schedule I substance which makes possession of it completely illegal. Furthermore, promises to remove some of the procedural red tape which has been making it difficult for legal dispensaries to operate have not been fulfilled. There are also many…
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Medical Marijuana in Pennsylvania
What is the new medical marijuana law in Pennsylvania? Act 16 of 2016, the Medical Marijuana Act, was signed in to law in April 2016. The purpose behind the legislation is to allow safe access of medical marijuana for the purpose of improving quality of life of those with serious medical conditions. The law also…
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Can a Police Officer Validly Detect Whether or Not You Have Been Smoking Marijuana?
Driving under the influence of marijuana is a serious crime. Getting caught can mean penalties like jail time, fines and license suspension. We’ve been asked many times before about the possibility of a cop smelling marijuana on you. Below are some considerations in view of this: Just because someone smells of smoke doesn’t necessarily mean…
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Pennsylvania Marijuana Charges
Marijuana is classified as a controlled substance in Pennsylvania. It is a Schedule I drug. While other states have moved to legalize it, marijuana remains totally illegal in PA and carries some very serious penalties for those who are charged. While possession of marijuana, controlled substances, or drug paraphernalia is a serious offense, you aren’t…
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