2007-04-02 16:28:38 · 25 answers · asked by sblast1919 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
I'm looking for real references
2007-04-02 16:38:20 · update #1
No, only if you have it on you.
2007-04-02 16:32:04 · answer #1 · answered by Speedy 6 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I found this: "The City Council shall seek to ensure that the Berkeley Police Department gives lowest priority to the enforcement of marijuana laws. (Ord. 5137-NS § 2, 1979)."
I don't know if thats a common thing, but I think its mostly how you behave. If you are doing something retarded then sure the cop will probably charge you with something (trust me if not for pot then they'll find a law you never new existed), but if you can act straight or better yet stay out of the company of police officers you should be fine. Don't listen to all those who are like "anything illegal is by definition bad" because theyre basically corporate machines and 50s cookie cutter conservatives. Ever read Harrison Burgeron? Look it up, it'll keep u outside the box forever. I don't smoke pot but thats a choice and I wouldn't judge your own personal choice for yourself. Lets take a poll and see how many of them drink more than once a week. Again, legality does not define morality. Best advice is to just steer clear of cops in pretty much all instances, if theyre not helping you theyre trying to screw you into a ticket or something so unless you're being robbed...
2007-04-03 00:15:45 · answer #2 · answered by all work and no play 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋
It is considered a form of intoxication with an illegal substance, and in order to have become "under the influence" one must have had possession at one time. A catch 22, but legally if you are not caught in possession you can not be found guilty of possession. The definition of Possession is- (Law) Actual holding or occupancy with or without rightful ownership. This definition is from Ask.com. It does depend on what you are doing while under the influence, if you are intoxicated and driving, or in a public place you can only be charged with DUI or public intoxication...Hope this is helpful.
2007-04-02 23:38:03 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you are driving under the influence of pot to the point that you are impaired, you could get busted.
Otherwise, just being buzzed, high or stoned alone isn't going to get you in trouble.
Of course all of that could change like if you're in the military. Then you'd be courtmartialed.
2007-04-02 23:34:12 · answer #4 · answered by krollohare2 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. The charge would be "under the influence of a controlled
substance".
2007-04-02 23:39:53 · answer #5 · answered by charliecizarny 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No. Unless you're operating a moving vehicle. It's against the law to buy drugs, sell drugs, and to be in posession of drugs but there are no consumption laws. You could just as well be drunk - right? Deny, deny, deny!
2007-04-06 22:46:36 · answer #6 · answered by anniebff 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you're kiddin right???? Of course it;s illegal! Weed is an illegal substance (like it or not) and if you use it, then you can be charged with being under the ifluence. You may not feel like it is effecting your judgement, but it does, however you're probably t stoned to know its effecting you.
2007-04-02 23:33:01 · answer #7 · answered by evil_paul 4 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, afraid so it could put you in jail for possibly 5 days unless took out on bail
2007-04-02 23:31:26 · answer #8 · answered by torontoguy23 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Well, thats a good question. I guess people don't get arrested for positive marijuana tests (unless its for parole), but I mean for jobs and things of the sort, so maybe not?
2007-04-02 23:32:41 · answer #9 · answered by GA Peach 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. Unless you have a prescription for medicinal marijuana.
2007-04-02 23:31:30 · answer #10 · answered by Kel Kel 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Yes. It's a misterminor.
2007-04-02 23:36:30 · answer #11 · answered by timmytude 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋