Marijuana and Florida Drug Courts

The first modern drug court in the country was implemented in Florida in 1989. Since their initial use, these courts have proven to reduce the rate of recidivism and the cost to taxpayers when compared to conventional courts and penalty schemes like prison sentences.

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Can I be charged with possession of marijuana if I’m a passenger in someone’s car and marijuana is found? What does’possession’ mean under Michigan’s marijuana laws?

Description: You can be charged with possession of marijuana in Michigan if the marijuana is found in a car in which you are a passenger. However, if the marijuana was not on your person and did not belong to you, you will probably have a good defense against conviction. On a related note, Michigan drivers can

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Illinois Marijuana Laws: Is Marijuana Legal in Illinois?

Possession of marijuana is illegal in Illinois. A state bill to legalize medical marijuana passed in the Illinois Senate in May of 2009, but the bill is not expected to pass in the House by the end of 2010 (the deadline before it will need to be reapproved in the Senate).

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Can I be charged with possession of marijuana if I’m a passenger in someone’s car and marijuana is found? What does’possession’ mean under Georgia marijuana laws?

You can be charged with possession of marijuana in Georgia if it is found in a car in which you are a passenger. However, if the marijuana was not found on your person and did not belong to you, you have a good chance of avoiding a conviction. Similarly, as the driver of a car when marijuana is found inside, you can be charged with possession even if the marijuana did not belong to you. As in many states, Georgia legally defines’possession’ as either physical or constructive.

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