Legal Question in Criminal Law in Kansas

I am driving with a medical marijuana patient across Kansas. They are the owner of the of the vehicle and they are driving. If they keep the medicine in their possession the whole time am I risk of a ticket if we are pulled over?


Asked on 6/22/10, 10:42 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys

Sean Santoro Santoro Law Office

Kansas does not recognize medical marijuana. If you are stopped, you both may be charged with possession of a controlled substance. However, if the owner acknowledges that the marijuana is theirs alone, you are less likely to be charged. The owner, despite their medical condition, could still face charges.

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Answered on 6/23/10, 7:22 am


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