I've heard that if the police pull you over and find marijuana they can seize it. Obviously if you have bricks of weed in your car they will seize it, but if its a small amount...like less than an ounce can they still take it?
2007-01-21 15:42:43 · 21 answers · asked by Joeschmo 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Law Enforcement & Police
It probably varies from state to state, but in Michigan, yes they can. It is doubtful that they will sieze it for a small amount, but they can.
2007-01-21 15:51:06 · answer #1 · answered by The Maestro 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That Depends. I will explain how it is where I work, but I imagine it is simmilar where you live.
1. Did you admit to being under the influence of the marijuana? If so even within the past few days, you can have a DUI metabolite which is the same as a DUI.
2. If it was over an ounce, it becomes a Felony where I work, and yest, you will get your car taken.
3. Most of the time, if I find someone with a small amount of marijuana I just write them a citation for it and book the marijuana in evidence for the case. That is unless one of the above mentioned things or some other contributing circumstance. You can lose your license If the officer wants to, but I don't push it on the person that hard.
2007-01-21 17:18:31 · answer #2 · answered by Jawsh3539 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
This law varies from state to state, but the premise of the law is that if you are caught with an amount that can be considered for distribution, they can take your car, home, or any other assets that are deemed to be gains from ill means. This money or the value of the property (after sold at auction) is then divided between state and local law enforcement to cover the costs of drug enforcement efforts. So the basic answer is yes the police can take your car, home, and cash. The county of San Diego was able to get 2 helicopters by use of this law. Now the Helicopters are used for law enforcement by the San Diego county sheriff's office.
2007-01-21 16:00:42 · answer #3 · answered by GIOSTORMUSN 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well Advil can fry your liver, and doesn't make you feel stoned. So that's not a good example. You have chosen a life style that requires you to imbibe an illegal substace, that in some parts of the country can still get you 10 years in jail. I know that the high isn't worth it. Timothy Leary felt that getting high could awaken the mind to a higher plane of existance. Getting high "just to get high" was a waste of time. Weed. is like a hammer, it's a tool to a means. If you have a blue print, you can use a hammer to make a house. If you just use it to hit things, with no goal in mind, you are only wasting time, energy, and you are making an annoying noise that no one wishes to hear. You might be having fun, but who wants to hear it?
2016-05-24 12:47:04 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, I don't believe it is true:I know of a drug dealer in California that was caught twice within a few months for selling drugs out of her house and cars, which she owns! They gave her 2 years in prison (5 concurrent terms of two years each, in reality this means only 2 years!!) She still has her three cars and expensive home!! I think that this is a scare tactic that has failed.
However, this women I'm referring to is white and middle class. An African american or hispanic might be a different case though.
2007-01-21 18:10:34 · answer #5 · answered by Alea S 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Yes
2007-01-21 16:57:48 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes and you will have to pay to get it out of impound. Depending on where you are in the world I think it is like $50 a day. Good Luck
2007-01-21 19:12:28 · answer #7 · answered by FullofQuestions 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have enough marijuana to indicate possession with intent to distribute, or if you are under the influence of marijuana, yes they can impound your vehicle.
But that is CA law, not sure what the laws are in your state.
Also, if you have enough to warrant possession with intent to distribute, you may lose your vehicle permanently under the asset forfeiture law.
2007-01-21 15:56:54 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't you just love the benefits of the "war on drugs"?
Seizure of your house and car. Seizure of your money if you carry too much cash. etc.
I'm just trying to figure out why people would give the same government control over their health care and retirement.
2007-01-21 15:56:21 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Laws vary from place to place, check with the authorities in the area you live.
2007-01-21 22:50:08 · answer #10 · answered by WC 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋