the florida statutes and applicable federal laws regarding charges of possession of marijuana?
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THAT one can be answered in a few short lines ... NOT!\n\nThanks for the deuce, though!
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Most states have their laws and codes available online for free.  One of the best places for you to start is Findlaw.com.    You can even do limited research on case law there.\n\nHowever, you seem to be looking for a particular statute.  As an attorney in California, I think I recognize the code section you are talking about.  California arranges its laws by subject title (i.e. Vehicle Code, Civil Code, etc.).  In this case, I believe you are referring the Health & Safety Code Section Section 11377.  I have post a link below where you can read that section.  \n\nIf you are referring to this California law, it deals with possession of certain any controlled substances.  One of the penalties include county jail of not more than year.  You may read the entire section at the link below.
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The only thing I can imagine you're talking about is pot, and no you can't take that to another state. In fact, you can't really have it in the state you're in, because it is against federal law.
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Yes, current law seems to apply only to drug felonies and not other sorts of violations of law. That means bank robbers, child molesters, murderers can get college loans, but someone convicted of selling a small amount of marijuana to an undercover officer would be ineligible for student loans.
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I'm not sure if Florida does have this process, but I don't believe so.  A felony record is usually there for life, sorry.  In order to have a record expunged you have to have some sort of exigent circumstances and it's not easy.
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It's against the law everywhere in the US.  Federal Law outweighs local or state laws when it comes to weed.
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Depends on the state.  If you go to your state website and do a search of the consolidated laws, you should be able to find out.  Or you can call your local police department and just ask.
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Because this person did not have a FOID (Firearm owners Identifcation card)could be the only reason this would be a federal charge, however the Foid card is state issued, so it may not fall under federal jurisdiction.  The possession thing is truly a serious charge for a convicted felon, plus the firearm will be deemed stolen property w/o a serial number.  These charges will assure your friend some serious prison time.
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In Florida, this is handled free by the state government. I'm quite sure the laws are similar in other states. Check your state's official website.
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HB 2087 proposes rescheduling marijuana under federal law so those states, like Massachusetts, that wish to legalize the medical use of marijuana under state law could do so without federal interference. If approved by Congress, federal prosecution of patients who qualify for medical use under state law would end,and states could actually provide medical marijuana to patients who qualify under state law.
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A waiver for a controlled substance conviction only applies to simple possession of 30 grams or less of marijuana. Drug trafficking cannot be waived, nor can possession/transport/sale of other narcotics.
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There is a fairly comprehensive site on Florida DUI issues http://www.dui-help.com/dui-florida.html which is primarily devoted to DUI defense, but they also have an "ask a lawyer" form which may get you a decent response - http://www.dui-help.com/questionindex.html \n\nI hope that this is helpful to you.
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I live in Florida, but I believe this rule of law applies to all states. I'm sure someone out there will post otherwise if I am incorrect.\n\nHere, if you are the ONLY PERSON IN THE CAR, you cannot claim ignorance as a defense. The law assumes that, as the sole inhabitant of the vehicle, you are knowledgeable about the contents of said vehicle, and therefore, responsible for said contents. The only time you can claim ignorance of the contents is if there were other people in the car at the time of the stop, search, and seizure.\n\nMy ex-husband found this out when he was stopped while driving (alone) and the cops found drug paraphernalia in his vehicle. His "defense" that the stuff didn't belong to him was thrown out of court based on the law I stated above.\n\nIf you were alone in the vehicle, there ISN'T any "proving your innocence". The law already assumes you are culpable.
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Which felony drug charge?
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Generally speaking, federal laws have limited applicability within state borders.\n\nYou should be far more concerned with local laws than federal laws since (theoretically) no local laws conflict with federal law.\n\nIt's hard to imagine what local law you are charged with violating that would conflict with a federal law.
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In the city or county of Denver adults 21+ can posess up to an oz. of marijuana. But state and federal law still override city ordinances. So the Sheriff's office along with the feds are still going to prosecute stoners.
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My husband is a deputy sheriff in a Florida county and this is what he said:  The person who is in possession of the drugs will be the one arrested.  However if the person that has possession of the drugs denies it being his and if "you" are the registered owner of the vehicle then both of you will be arrested.  At that point it would be up to the courts to sort out.  He says it happens quite a bit.  Usually one cops to it after they are both arrested.  He said that police aren't inclined to believe either one.  So if no one admits..They both go!