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Aspen Legal Seminar
This is an excellent legal seminar with outstanding speakers, and it is fully accredited by all states that require Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for practicing attorneys.

State DUID Laws
Every state has DUID (driving under the influence of drugs) legislation on the books. These laws fall into three distinct categories: Effect-Based DUID Laws, Per Se DUID Laws, "Zero Tolerance" Per Se Laws.

Basics

Introduction
Read a summary of the Legal section.
War Against Marijuana Consumers
Our country's war on drugs places great emphasis on arresting people for smoking marijuana. In the last decade, 6.5 million Americans have been arrested on marijuana charges...

Resources

Legal Brief Bank
Research marijuana-related decisions on a variety of subjects.
Recent Additions:
• Commonwealth of Massachusetts vs. Benjamin Cruz
• United States of America v. Lumni Zhuta
• Legal Brief on the Defense of Necessity
• State of Oregon v. Joel Dennis Berringer
The NORML Legal Committee
The NLC is composed of attorneys committed to the overall goals of NORML. Find a lawyer.
Aspen Legal Seminar
This is an excellent legal seminar with outstanding speakers, and it is fully accredited by all states that require Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for practicing attorneys.
State by State Laws
Lookup the laws in your state. Also find a wealth of state info such as current news, arrest data maps and local chapters.
Your Rights
Become informed in case of an encounter with a law enforcement officer. Download the NORML Freedom Card to carry with you just in case.

Facts

Drug Testing
Get information on the legal basis for testing, urinalysis and how to prepare for a test.
Supreme Court Rules Feds Can Arrest State-Recognized Medical Cannabis Patients
Read the latest information and join the discussion.
PotPOW's - Victims of US's Pot War
Chronicles of the ruined lives and broken families caused by America's war on marijuana smokers.
Medical Necessity Defense
Find out when and how a necessity defense might be used.
Pot Busts at Borders
Get in-depth advice from practicing attorney Jeff Steinborn on legal recourses at US borders.

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