anybody know how things go in court for people coming back from colo?

[mopinko]

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friend of mine has a kid in college in wyoming. they have been visiting often, via colo.
on their way home the other day they hit a deer. the cop smelled weed, searched the car, and found 2 oz.
of course, they charged him w possession.

does anybody have experience w people charged w possession for legally purchased weed in another state? or wyoming in particular?
they looked over the laws, and the possible sentencing is $25k, and/or jail time.
at least they let him go on recognizance.

the kid did just graduate, so he is unlikely to spend much more time there.

he is also looking for a good local lawyer.

eta, he will get a lawyer. his wife works for one of chicago's more high powered law firms. specialty firm, tho. she is putting out feelers, but this might be a little niche where the right guy might be some small local dude, so asking for any referrals.

[forgotmylogin]

1. I'm pretty sure it's not supposed to be transported over state lines.

My friend said when he flew out of CO there were gigantic signs reminding people not to fly out with any substances illegal at their destination. I think he said the airport even had a procedure to help people to surrender any locally legal weed it so it could be disposed of securely to prevent people from just throwing it in the trash and other people trying to dig it out.

[mercuryblues]

2. my google

search came up with...possession of under 3 ounces it is a misdemeanor. Of course if they were charged with being under the influence and driving, that is another matter. And yes they will need a good attorney.

[mopinko]

4. yeah, i will have to ask what the charges are but

hit by a big ass buck is hardly his fault. might have piled it on for good measure.

[safeinOhio]

3. Speak to a Lawyer, that's what they are for.

I got a friend out of jail in Indiana 45 years ago. He never went back or paid a fine. Always goes around that state. You need a lawyer to figure out if it is a good idea or not.

[samnsara]

7. FUNNY! When I stormed chase with a group....

...our driver refused to go near a certain state for that very reason ( no tornadoes there anyway)..

[Warren DeMontague]

5. AFAIU, it doesn't matter where the weed came from, it's the state law in WY that is applicable.

No, you're not supposed to go over state lines with it, but I would doubt the Feds are going to get involved for such a minor (by their standards) case.

That said, Wyoming has some of the more backward-ass weed laws in the country. My hunch is, they'll probably go for big-ass fines rather than pay to put anyone in jail, but either way a lawyer sounds like a good idea.

[samnsara]

6. here in Wash state all our products carry a lable...

....saying illegal outside of Wash State. I'm sorry for what happened to your son. How close are the laws for legalization there?

[mopinko]

8. not my son, a friend.

he was in wyoming picking up his kid from college.
illinois has mm, and on the verge of legalizing.

he did get a lawyer, from a firm called 420. lol.

[waddirum]

9. Get a good local attorney

And cut a deal that allows the arrest and conviction to be expunged after however many years (depending on the state).