The Margolin Guide: Marijuana Laws In All 50 States And Federal

The Margolin Guide: Marijuana Laws In All 50 States And Federal

From The Author:

I am offering my guide in hope that the information I provide will help good people stay out of trouble because no one belongs in jail for marijuana. Knowledge of the laws and your rights is the key to your freedom. I trust you will find my guide easy to read and will make the laws and your rights simple to understand. See the Invocation of Rights wallet sized card in the center fold here in the guide to help ensure your rights are protected.

Unfortunately, convictions for marijuana offenses still have serious consequences. For over 40 years as a criminal defense attorney I continue to successfully defend my clients in almost every type of criminal matter, including many thousands of marijuana cases. Please see the List of Recent Successes at the rear of the guide.
My guide includes the medical and non-medical marijuana laws. The California marijuana laws are similar to those throughout the U.S., however, there are significant differences in punishments in other states and the Federal Courts. California’s medical marijuana laws are unique and afford rights and protections to qualified patients, their caregivers, collectives, and patient cooperatives. See the “Federal Sentencing Guidelines,” “Laws in all 50 States” and “Medical Marijuana” sections in my guide.

This is a guide, not legal advice. I have expressed my opinion about the laws to make them more easily understood and to explain how the laws have been interpreted by the courts. I have given a conservative view of the medical marijuana laws because many of them have not yet been reviewed by the appellate courts and they are subject to future litigation.

Not all the marijuana laws are included here but those which answer the most common questions and are most relevant to the typical cases brought for prosecution. Ultimately, only the actual statutes and the case rulings should be relied upon and therefore I have included many case law citations. Finally, be aware that laws change frequently due to appellate court decisions and new legislation.

ENJOY!!! :D