Publication

1993 - Ronin Pub. Inc., Berkeley, CA, California

Language

English

Word Count

42,750 words, Guess

Page Count

171 pages

Identifiers

  • Open LibraryOL1393062M
  • ISBN-100914171623
  • OCLC Control Number27429402
  • Library of Congress Control Number93000192
  • Goodreads1315328
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  • LibraryThing599718

Classifications

  • DDC345.73/0277
  • LCCKF3891.M2 B65 1993

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.

Subjects

Topics

MarijuanaPopular worksCriminal procedureCriminal provisionsLaw and legislationMarijuana, law and legislationCriminal procedure -- United States -- Popular works.

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Other Editions

  • Marijuana lawRonin Pub. Inc.1993

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