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Colorado Court Dismisses Synthetic Marijuana Lawsuit Against State
Laws surrounding marijuana cultivation, distribution, and use rank as some of the most diverse and confusing legislation around. Perhaps that's to be expected when they involve a substance that's either decriminalized or fully legal in the majority of states, yet remains classified as a Schedule I drug…
Rollback of Data Protection Policies Sparks Concern
In the shadowy world of U.S. intelligence, a quiet revolution is underway. After former President Biden’s administration spent years putting in place protections to safeguard Americans’ personal data, recent policy shifts under the Trump administration may have just undone all of that work. Data's Role in National…
Can Cops Search Your Home Based on Sense of Smell?
According to the Kansas Supreme Court, the nose knows. In a 4-3 decision, the highest court in Kansas resolved conflicting decisions at the appellate level to rule that if police smell raw weed when outside a Kansas home, they can conduct a warrantless search of the home based on probable cause. This smells fishy on many different levels, as pointed out by the minority opinion, but the ruling will stand.
Surprising Non-Violent Crimes That Could Send Kids to Jail
It is no shock that minors will land in jail for using, possessing or selling drugs, or for stealing. After all, these are criminal offenses that are not unique to minors. However, when a minor is arrested for possessing or drinking alcohol, it's a little bit different, because adults cannot be arrested just for possessing or drinking alcohol. This distinction is what is known as a "status offense.
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