federal vs state laws

[Taiden]

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?

Taiden Reviewed by Taiden on 11-13-2006. federal vs state laws 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? Rating: 5

[Blazed and Confused]

Unless you get pulled over by the FBI or DEA, then you will be tried in Miane under their laws.

[AlwaysBlazed]

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.

[thcbongman]

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.

[Taiden]

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.

I suppose I'm lucky to be living in Maine. Our laws are very leniant...

[Markass]

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?

[Blazed and Confused]

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.
But that doesn't mean shit.

[Taiden]

Yes, they should.
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!"

^ 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.

[Cyclonite]

Fed trumps state....you shouldnt have any fed trouble unless you are doing something to attract that much attention.

[rusty shacklefurd]

http://www.nctimes.com/articles/2006...2311_16_06.txt