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Here in Maine it's a 400-600 fine, non-criminal charge, for having less than 1.25 oz on you. However... there is the federal law, minimum manditory sentence plus $1000 first offence.
If I get pulled over, does state law determine my 'fate' or does federal law?
Unless you get pulled over by the FBI or DEA, then you will be tried in Miane under their laws.
My dad told me if you get caught by a federal agent all that happens is a small fine no matter what unless you're selling.
I knew a few dumbasses that accidently drove into the premises of CIA headquarters with their car hotboxed. They ended up only getting probation and paying a fine.
haha that's actually really funny.Quote:
Originally Posted by thcbongman
I suppose I'm lucky to be living in Maine. Our laws are very leniant...
I've grown incredibly curious to this..."Those powers not listed in the constitution are reserved to the states." Something like that, but I see no where in the constitution about drug prohibition..So really shouldn't the states ultimately have precedence for these such laws?
Yes, they should.Quote:
Originally Posted by Markass
But that doesn't mean shit.
Actually. State law does control the legality of Marijuana. The only reason states have not made it legal, is because they lose a LOT of federal money. The feds are allowed to say "man, what a shame you legalized marijuana. man, what a shame this federal check for $45,000,000 has void written on it in red ink!"Quote:
Originally Posted by Blazed and Confused
^ according to my history teacher who is an ex-new york district attourny. She knows her shit.
If a state can gain more through taxes on marijuana than they will lose from the federal grants, I'm sure many states would have legalized use. Until then, Maine just decriminalizes it.
Fed trumps state....you shouldnt have any fed trouble unless you are doing something to attract that much attention.