The Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court says the odor of burnt marijuana is not enough for police to order a person out of a car. Read the facts that lead to the court’s decision.
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Is it a crime to possess a small amount of marijuana in Massachusetts?
Possession of one ounce or less of marijuana is a civil offense in Massachusetts. However, marijuana trafficking and marijuana possession with the intent to manufacture, distribute or dispense the drug is a serious crime, regardless of the amount of marijuana involved.
What does it mean to “possess” illegal drugs?
Let’s say, hypothetically speaking, that you share drugs with a friend who agrees to keep the stash at his house for both of you to use. Who is in possession of the drugs? What if you keep illegal drugs locked away in a safe on the other side of town? Read the article to learn what a prosecutor must prove in a Massachusetts drug possession case.
