A defense attorney's argument that a bag of marijuana uncovered during a Pennsylvania traffic stop could have belonged to a man other than his client has unraveled after the arresting officer recalled the suspect asking him: "Can I have my weed back?"
While it appears unlikely that the subject mentioned in this recent news article will get his “weed back”, he is not the only one confused about marijuana.Make no mistake: federal law prohibits the use and cultivation of marijuana. Certain states, including California, however, have successfully passed legislation that provides citizens with access to possessing “legalized” medicinal marijuana.
Some agencies are complying fully with federal law while others have required the possessor to present a valid court order prior to releasing any confiscated medicinal marijuana, as defined in the California Health and Safety code. Confusion continues to prevail on this topic; as the evidence custodian, there’s little you can do to change that. Here are some safe routes to take:
- Follow your department policy at all times;
- Safeguard your health; ensure that your narcotics vault is equipped with proper ventilation;
- Confirm you are following current packaging guidelines.
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