The core concern of any medical marijuana consumers and growers is how to deal with police. The legality of marijuana varies from place to place. In some countries, marijuana is legal while it's illegal in most countries since 1930s. Before you start consuming marijuana or start your medication you need to understand certain guidelines for its usage. Here are some tips that can save you from police arrest during your marijuana medication.
You can become a legal patient or a caregiver:
Before using marijuana, make sure that you have a doctor's recommendation for using medical marijuana. A doctor can recommend the use of medical marijuana for patient to whom it provides relief. You can ask for your regular doctor for written recommendation because a written recommendation proved to be more helpful against criminal charges. The doctor, as per your condition will recommend you the use of marijuana, if he fails to issue a note you can contact any medical marijuana specialist. You can also go for primary caregiver. Caregiver is a person who is allowed to manufacture, own and provide marijuana to patient. In some laws, caregiver is legal but the caregiver is forbidden to use this for personal use neither he/she can supply the marijuana to any non-qualified patients. You can draft your own oral or written agreement that is provided by the patient who designates you for his/her caregiver.
Sensible usage:
Medical marijuana users should educate themselves about the marijuana side effects and its benefits. You should always listen to the advice of the doctor when using marijuana for medical purposes. Determine the amount of usage of the medical marijuana. Avoid consuming marijuana while driving, in public places or at work. Make sure that you carry a copy of your doctor's recommendation or caregiver's agreement. Some state also issued an ID card for medical marijuana usage. It's a better idea to carry your state recognized ID card.
Prepare yourself for future law enforcement encounters:
Any marijuana users can face the encounters of a law enforcement act. Each marijuana users or growers should prepare themselves for any future consequences. You can take several measures to avoid any legal problems in future. Make sure that you are aware of marijuana laws. Maintain a recent doctor's recommendation or caregiver's agreement. Always be in contact with your doctor and memorize their contact number for safety. You should inform your family and friends regarding the use of medical marijuana. Thus they can assist you when you are harassed or arrested. Also, take preventive measures like bail or bond if you are arrested.
Gardening:
Keep a copy of medical records and marijuana recommendation at places where you cultivate marijuana. Decide on the amount of marijuana that needs to be cultivated and avoid storing marijuana in baggies because this looks suspicious. You can go for glass jar for storing marijuana. Smoking marijuana spreads distinctive smell and thus avoids smoking near windows. Do not drive and smoke marijuana because this can invite trouble and you know the consequence. Indoor marijuana cultivation is safer than the outdoor gardening because it avoids nosy neighbors and theft. Be careful while composting or eliminating the trash. At the harvest time, the plant smells pungent hence use odor-control methods to avoid any trouble.
Search Warrants and Arrest:
You should prohibit smoking marijuana in public places such as school, youth centre or recreation and in a moving vehicle or boat. Avoid marijuana use at your workplace as this may lead to later crisis. Do not allow an officer to come into your home without a proper search warrant. If they have a proper search warrant looks for judge's signature, address and the date. If you are arrested try and remain silent to avoid any problem and say €I would like to see my lawyer.€ If detained than check for the laws for detention. It's an advisable to carry a copy or official agreement for usage of medical marijuana in your purse and wallet whenever possible.
You can become a legal patient or a caregiver:
Before using marijuana, make sure that you have a doctor's recommendation for using medical marijuana. A doctor can recommend the use of medical marijuana for patient to whom it provides relief. You can ask for your regular doctor for written recommendation because a written recommendation proved to be more helpful against criminal charges. The doctor, as per your condition will recommend you the use of marijuana, if he fails to issue a note you can contact any medical marijuana specialist. You can also go for primary caregiver. Caregiver is a person who is allowed to manufacture, own and provide marijuana to patient. In some laws, caregiver is legal but the caregiver is forbidden to use this for personal use neither he/she can supply the marijuana to any non-qualified patients. You can draft your own oral or written agreement that is provided by the patient who designates you for his/her caregiver.
Sensible usage:
Medical marijuana users should educate themselves about the marijuana side effects and its benefits. You should always listen to the advice of the doctor when using marijuana for medical purposes. Determine the amount of usage of the medical marijuana. Avoid consuming marijuana while driving, in public places or at work. Make sure that you carry a copy of your doctor's recommendation or caregiver's agreement. Some state also issued an ID card for medical marijuana usage. It's a better idea to carry your state recognized ID card.
Prepare yourself for future law enforcement encounters:
Any marijuana users can face the encounters of a law enforcement act. Each marijuana users or growers should prepare themselves for any future consequences. You can take several measures to avoid any legal problems in future. Make sure that you are aware of marijuana laws. Maintain a recent doctor's recommendation or caregiver's agreement. Always be in contact with your doctor and memorize their contact number for safety. You should inform your family and friends regarding the use of medical marijuana. Thus they can assist you when you are harassed or arrested. Also, take preventive measures like bail or bond if you are arrested.
Gardening:
Keep a copy of medical records and marijuana recommendation at places where you cultivate marijuana. Decide on the amount of marijuana that needs to be cultivated and avoid storing marijuana in baggies because this looks suspicious. You can go for glass jar for storing marijuana. Smoking marijuana spreads distinctive smell and thus avoids smoking near windows. Do not drive and smoke marijuana because this can invite trouble and you know the consequence. Indoor marijuana cultivation is safer than the outdoor gardening because it avoids nosy neighbors and theft. Be careful while composting or eliminating the trash. At the harvest time, the plant smells pungent hence use odor-control methods to avoid any trouble.
Search Warrants and Arrest:
You should prohibit smoking marijuana in public places such as school, youth centre or recreation and in a moving vehicle or boat. Avoid marijuana use at your workplace as this may lead to later crisis. Do not allow an officer to come into your home without a proper search warrant. If they have a proper search warrant looks for judge's signature, address and the date. If you are arrested try and remain silent to avoid any problem and say €I would like to see my lawyer.€ If detained than check for the laws for detention. It's an advisable to carry a copy or official agreement for usage of medical marijuana in your purse and wallet whenever possible.
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