Legal Question in Civil Rights Law in California

State/Fed conflict

In a state where a law is in effect to protect a citizen from criminal prosecution, is it legal for the prosecution to turn the case over to the feds. Medical Marijuana


Asked on 4/20/07, 9:16 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Robert F. Cohen Law Office of Robert F. Cohen

Re: State/Fed conflict

Unfortunately, the medical marijuana issue remains one of those bizarre matters where the state permits its use and the Feds -- for whatever paternalistic reason -- do not. At this point, it seems that the Feds are winning this one, until Congress summons the understanding and compassion to change course on this issue.

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Answered on 4/20/07, 10:07 pm


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