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How the Federal Government Can Prosecute for Marijuana Crimes

Posted by Marcia Shein
On June 6, 2016
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drug laws, marijuana laws

Enforcing marijuana laws might be one of the most complex issues in the United States criminal justice system. With more and more states legalizing marijuana, enforcing laws where it is still illegal becomes complicated with practical concerns, and enforcing federal drug laws in states that have legalized the drug can be politically awkward. However, this […]

Posted by Marcia Shein
On April 24, 2016
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controlled substances, drug laws

As if getting charged with a crime were not frustrating or confusing enough, many federal crimes can also be prosecuted at the state level. When illegal activity falls within the concurrent jurisdiction of the federal and the state government, the federal government has the option of taking the lead and prosecuting it. However, they can […]

How the Federal Government Can Prosecute for Marijuana Crimes

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