http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana Medical Marijuana Spots - Dispensary and Collective Deals & Medical Marijuana Information Thu, 18 Aug 2011 16:38:02 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.2.1 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana/comment-page-2#comment-22778 wonderin Tue, 09 Feb 2010 12:55:00 +0000 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana#comment-22778 Depending on the amount ..they just dont wanna do the paperwork. Depending on the amount ..they just dont wanna do the paperwork.

]]> http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana/comment-page-1#comment-22777 jamesfen Tue, 09 Feb 2010 10:26:57 +0000 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana#comment-22777 If they are true to their job they don't...looking the other way could get them looking for other employment! If they are true to their job they don’t…looking the other way could get them looking for other employment!

]]> http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana/comment-page-1#comment-22776 Tom M Tue, 09 Feb 2010 09:24:51 +0000 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana#comment-22776 Its up to the cop does he have something better to do or doesn't want to do the paper work Its up to the cop does he have something better to do or doesn’t want to do the paper work

]]> http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana/comment-page-1#comment-22775 psycho Larry Tue, 09 Feb 2010 07:15:35 +0000 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana#comment-22775 well they did get sworn in to uphold the law however i feel most cops use their judgement on a daily basis. you might get lucky but why chance it and besides why are you gonna smoke pot and pop a few million brain cells anyhow? well they did get sworn in to uphold the law however i feel most cops use their judgement on a daily basis. you might get lucky but why chance it and besides why are you gonna smoke pot and pop a few million brain cells anyhow?

]]> http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana/comment-page-1#comment-22774 allen Tue, 09 Feb 2010 04:39:59 +0000 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana#comment-22774 well do honestly do in way , but their are factors the cops would have to think about before being able to over look the possesion .. if they were working alone per say and s1 was pulled over and pot was found and he didnt call it in and no other cops were informed of this then yes he could... but most of the time what they do is they take the cash ... ive had this happen to a friend of mine he was caught with oxys and the cops asked him .."do you wanna go to jail or go home tonight" obviouse answer was go home..and the cop simply took the cash and drove away like he never stopped.. so yes it can be overlooked well do honestly do in way , but their are factors the cops would have to think about before being able to over look the possesion .. if they were working alone per say and s1 was pulled over and pot was found and he didnt call it in and no other cops were informed of this then yes he could…
but most of the time what they do is they take the cash … ive had this happen to a friend of mine he was caught with oxys and the cops asked him ..”do you wanna go to jail or go home tonight” obviouse answer was go home..and the cop simply took the cash and drove away like he never stopped..
so yes it can be overlooked

]]> http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana/comment-page-1#comment-22773 Kasey C Tue, 09 Feb 2010 02:39:35 +0000 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana#comment-22773 Cops do have authority to make judgment calls, esp. in California, where medical marijuana is legal, but normal pot distribution and consumption is not. In fact, some local city councils have ORDERED their police to step aside and NOT assist Federal agencies like DEA when it comes to raiding "medical marijuana facilities". Cops do have authority to make judgment calls, esp. in California, where medical marijuana is legal, but normal pot distribution and consumption is not. In fact, some local city councils have ORDERED their police to step aside and NOT assist Federal agencies like DEA when it comes to raiding “medical marijuana facilities”.

]]> http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana/comment-page-1#comment-22772 charlsye Mon, 08 Feb 2010 20:01:42 +0000 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana#comment-22772 they have that authority in most cases of law.those that have life threatening risks they have to act. jjust like domestic violence. the law requires the offer to take action if any party shows any type of injury. this can be as small as a small scratchdrug charges can be tricky. if it is hard drugs they can look the other way but it is not advisable.many times i would gring the joint into the ground and let them go. most of these cases depend upon how the person acts. ----------retired texas deputy sheriff---------- they have that authority in most cases of law.those that have life threatening risks they have to act. jjust like domestic violence. the law requires the offer to take action if any party shows any type of injury. this can be as small as a small scratchdrug charges can be tricky. if it is hard drugs they can look the other way but it is not advisable.many times i would gring the joint into the ground and let them go. most of these cases depend upon how the person acts.
———-retired texas deputy sheriff———-

]]> http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana/comment-page-1#comment-22771 breetai Mon, 08 Feb 2010 18:26:04 +0000 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana#comment-22771 Yeah it's pretty common. Cops have to make a lot of real world judgment calls but it's not a matter of weather or not YOU believe in it. You'll probably find a lot of other nonsense you disagree with that will have to enforce should you become a cop. In general it's more about doing good for the community but not enforcing laws because you disagree with it is not really an option as a cop. If you do join up they'll beat that into your head until it sticks. Yeah it’s pretty common. Cops have to make a lot of real world judgment calls but it’s not a matter of weather or not YOU believe in it. You’ll probably find a lot of other nonsense you disagree with that will have to enforce should you become a cop.
In general it’s more about doing good for the community but not enforcing laws because you disagree with it is not really an option as a cop. If you do join up they’ll beat that into your head until it sticks.

]]> http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana/comment-page-1#comment-22770 Uncle Joe Mon, 08 Feb 2010 12:46:33 +0000 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana#comment-22770 For volumes under one ounce, most police officers will simply force the culprit to dump out the contents on the ground and grind it into the dirt before doing loads of paperwork on what will eventually be bumped down to a misdemeanor possession charge once it sees a courtroom. Besides, 84% of this nation admit to smoking marijuana more than five times in their lifetime. It isn't so much considered a harmful drug inasmuch as it's considered a harmless vice that is only illegal because of an archaic law. For volumes under one ounce, most police officers will simply force the culprit to dump out the contents on the ground and grind it into the dirt before doing loads of paperwork on what will eventually be bumped down to a misdemeanor possession charge once it sees a courtroom.
Besides, 84% of this nation admit to smoking marijuana more than five times in their lifetime. It isn’t so much considered a harmful drug inasmuch as it’s considered a harmless vice that is only illegal because of an archaic law.

]]> http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana/comment-page-1#comment-22769 Jesse R Mon, 08 Feb 2010 06:29:11 +0000 http://mmjspots.com/forum/do-cops-sometimes-have-the-authority-to-look-the-other-way-when-it-comes-to-marijuana#comment-22769 Laws differ in different states/provinces and countries, obviously. Where I live, it's legal to have less than an oz on your possesion, unless you're seen to be selling it. If, however, a policeman wants to be a (insert word here), he could hypothetically arrest someone for any number of other offenses to punish them for the marijuana in their possession. It depends on the cop and the day. It's obviously not going to be looked at too favorably if someone is smoking clearly in a public place etc. If you became a policeman, then yes, please, be one of the nice guys and don't actively police such a harmless plant. Peace Laws differ in different states/provinces and countries, obviously. Where I live, it’s legal to have less than an oz on your possesion, unless you’re seen to be selling it.
If, however, a policeman wants to be a (insert word here), he could hypothetically arrest someone for any number of other offenses to punish them for the marijuana in their possession. It depends on the cop and the day. It’s obviously not going to be looked at too favorably if someone is smoking clearly in a public place etc.
If you became a policeman, then yes, please, be one of the nice guys and don’t actively police such a harmless plant.
Peace

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