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Holiday travel creates a surge in traffic stops that begin with the same old claim: that an officer smelled marijuana. Courts have separated odor from impairment, yet the tactic survives in states that say they support reform. This feature breaks down why the practice continues, how it affects ordinary drivers, and what people can do to protect themselves during the busiest travel season of the year.
Dive into the tale of Mark Roy Anderson, a Beverly Hills con artist who orchestrated an $18 million cannabis scheme. From luxury cars to private jets, discover how the allure of the cannabis gold rush led to an elaborate deception
In a twist that reads like a plot from a dark comedy, the mayor of a quaint town in southern Minnesota finds himself embroiled in controversy, not for political missteps but for cultivating a secret garden of cannabis. "Greenhouse of Cards" delves into the irony and intrigue of a figure of authority caught in the very web he was elected to oversee, highlighting the blurred lines between personal freedoms and public responsibilities in the evolving landscape of cannabis legality
In an audacious move that reeks of overreach, Maryland's proposed Drug Free Roadways Act of 2024, led by State Sen. William Folden, seeks to empower police with the controversial authority to search vehicles based solely on the scent of cannabis. Amidst vocal opposition from civil rights advocates and legal defenders, this bill threatens to erode hard-won liberties, igniting a fierce debate over privacy rights, racial profiling, and the evolving landscape of cannabis legalization
When Darius Rucker's routine traffic stop unveiled a cache of psychedelic pills, it struck more than just legal chords. This incident, set against the backdrop of America's evolving drug policy landscape, spotlights the complex dance between celebrity influence, public perception, and the push for psychedelic reform. As Rucker faces the music, his story tunes into a broader debate, questioning the harmony between law, culture, and the therapeutic potential of psychedelics
Former North Carolina police officer, Xana Dove, has been arrested for a second time and is confronting 32 felony charges, including unauthorized access to a government computer and opiate trafficking. Her twin sister, Xena Dove, also faced legal repercussions and was arrested on the same day as Xana's release. The exact connection between the sisters' legal issues is unclear.
