Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts
Could I be prosecuted for possesion of marajuana if I am a rastafarrian, and it is part of my religion to soke marajuana
Asked on 7/14/10, 8:21 pm
3 Answers from Attorneys
ERNEST BIANDO
LAW OFFICE OF ERNEST T. BIANDO, LLC
Yes you could be prosecuted....the reason behind why you could be prosecuted is simply that you have a right to practice your religion, however there are limits to that practice.
Answered on 7/15/10, 4:53 am
Yes. Religion is protected by the first amendment, but a practice that calls for an illegal activity is not... otherwise every serial killer would claim that their belief system requires human sacrifice.
Answered on 7/15/10, 7:26 am
henry lebensbaum
Law Offices of Henry Lebensbaum (978-749-3606)
If the possession is under an ounce it is not criminal.
Answered on 7/15/10, 3:57 pm
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