Category Archives: Marijuana lawyer

Drug War Hypocrisy Called Out By Top Drug Lawyer: Omaha, NE Policy Makers in Desperate Need of Common Sense

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In a great little article in the Cannabis Business Times, Dan Stockman, notable drug lawyer (Omaha, NE), cleverly drew a contrast between alcohol and drug prohibition. Stockmann called attention to the tiny town of Whiteclay, Nebraska, a poignant symbol in the hypocrisy surrounding Nebraska’s current drug policies. The attorney said that Whiteclay has surprisingly maintained … Continue reading Drug War Hypocrisy Called Out By Top Drug Lawyer: Omaha, NE Policy Makers in Desperate Need of Common Sense →

Omaha Drug Lawyer Guide: Potential Defenses for Drug Possession

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Drug possession can be a serious and life-altering crime to be charged with, in which case you will need a skilled Omaha drug lawyer, like Daniel Stockmann, to defend you. To be charged with drug possession means to willfully possess illegal controlled substances, such as marijuana; although, it can vary according to drug type, amount, … Continue reading Omaha Drug Lawyer Guide: Potential Defenses for Drug Possession →

Marijuana Laws They Are a Changin’: Options for Those Convicted Before Decriminalization

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Marijuana laws have changed to the point where certain drug offences no longer carry the harsh penalties they once used to. This means that instead of being faced with a possible jail term when caught with small quantities of marijuana, the penalties for a person charged with possession generally consist of a small fine. Furthermore, … Continue reading Marijuana Laws They Are a Changin’: Options for Those Convicted Before Decriminalization →

8 Reasons to Change Marijuana Laws

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Here are the top reasons to change marijuana laws on a federal level. 1. Prohibition has been a failure. Any claims that the war on drugs has been successful is completely unsupported by evidence. The government has tried to use criminal penalties for over 75 years, but ultimately the prohibition has failed to control the … Continue reading 8 Reasons to Change Marijuana Laws →

The Drug Lawyer Handbook: The Suppression Hearing

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Any drug lawyer worth his or her salt knows that the Fourth Amendment is the central issue in any interstate drug stop case. That means the government must show that the evidence acquired from every aspect of the traffic stop—the questioning, search, detention, and even the stop itself—must be lawful when used to prove the … Continue reading The Drug Lawyer Handbook: The Suppression Hearing →

Will Illegal Marijuana Possession Be a Thing of the Past?

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In states like Nebraska, illegal marijuana possession is at an all-time high (no pun intended). With the recent success of pot legalization in states like Colorado, progressives are more frustrated than ever with the apparent political gridlock in Washington, and are planning a major ballot-initiative to push across the country. They are banking on a very … Continue reading Will Illegal Marijuana Possession Be a Thing of the Past? →

Why Have Marijuana Busts in Nebraska Increased 400%?

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Paul, whose name has been changed for this article, has been dodging marijuana busts and dealing drugs for several years while attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, paying his way through school. Now a senior, he says that business has never been better. His sales have gone up dramatically since Colorado legalized marijuana because he is … Continue reading Why Have Marijuana Busts in Nebraska Increased 400%? →

Confusion About Prosecuting Possession Of Marijuana Is Costing People Their Lives

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Recently, Nebraska law enforcement and prosecutors had their chance to testify to lawmakers on the influx of Colorado’s marijuana and how the charge of possession of marijuana needs to change. The only common ground they could reach is that the impact was significant and expected to increase. Three-fourths of the county officials surveyed by the … Continue reading Confusion About Prosecuting Possession Of Marijuana Is Costing People Their Lives →

What Happens When The UNLPD Makes A Campus Pot Bust?

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If you’re a student at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and are involved in a pot bust, what exactly is the arrest process and over what amount can you go to jail? Well, one thing is for sure, students still clearly favor alcohol over marijuana—but it’s a close second. In fact, University Police Sgt. Dave Dibelka … Continue reading What Happens When The UNLPD Makes A Campus Pot Bust? →

Law makers and enforcers remain indecisive in wake of Colorado drug trafficking

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Colorado’s supposed marijuana legalization apocalypse is proving to be Y2K harmless, and even beneficial for its residents. This is amidst the boom of small marijuana shops, which has poured in millions of tax dollars from local consumers and weed tourists alike. Denver, dubbed the “Mile High” city, now has about 340 recreational and medicinal pot … Continue reading Law makers and enforcers remain indecisive in wake of Colorado drug trafficking →