Making hemp-derived cannabinoid products illegal, or reducing their accessibility, will result in more private citizens choosing to use federally illegal marijuana products and hence, reducing the number of individuals who hold national security clearances. This undermines US national security in a volatile global threat environment.
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DRUG3912 TRAFFICKING IN ILLEGAL DRUGS 4 TO 14 GRAMS
Trafficking in Illegal Drugs (4 to 14 Grams) – Florida Statute 893.135(1)(c) – Charge Code DRUG3912 Charged with Drug Trafficking in Florida? A conviction for Trafficking in Illegal Drugs (4 to 14 grams) under Florida Statute § 893.135(1)(c) DRUG3912 carries a mandatory minimum prison sentence of 3 years and a $50,000 fine — even if…
Sean “Puffy” Combs Trial Jury Selection
By Ronald W. Chapman II, Esq. LL.M.
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Talking Points: Keys to the Diddy TrialThe Diddy case appears to be overcharged, stale, and lacking any resemblance to Weinstein, Epstein and other the Abercrombie case. Its time to see if the case was that of an overzealous prosecutor or…
Is Alcohol-Style Federal Regulation Coming for THC Beverages?
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that “THC beverages” derived from hemp have exploded across America (at least in states where they are allowed by law). Time and again, due to the legal ambiguities and limitations posed by the 2018 Farm Bill, the THC beverage industry has advocated for regulation at…
The sun is setting on proposed hemp bills in the Sunshine State
By Rod Kight
Oklahoma Governor Initiates Attack on Legal Hemp Products
By Rod Kight
Until recently, Oklahoma was home base to several of the most well-known and respected hemp businesses in the country. That has changed recently, but not due to changes in the law. Instead, the change has come from overzealous and under-informed politicians who either don’t understand the law or who choose to ignore it. A recent…
Federal Drug Crime Defense Lawyer
Arrested for a Federal Drug Crime? We Can Help. If you’ve been charged under USCA0003 for Manufacture, Distribution, Dispensing, or Possession of a Controlled Substance under 21 U.S.C. § 841, you’re facing serious federal charges. This statute covers a wide range of illegal drug activities, and penalties can include long prison sentences, hefty fines, and…
The Week in Weed: April 25, 2025
By Susan Ryan
Welcome back to The Week in Weed, your Friday look at what’s happening in the world of legalized marijuana. This week, we see two federal bills involving legalization. A lawsuit against the DEA has been dropped. Nebraska’s medical marijuana legislation is stalled. And finally, we have a cautionary tale about using drones to deliver marijuana…
THC Found in CBD Tincture ‘Sparks’ Statutory Debate: SCOTUS Permits Fired Employee To Sue Cannabis Businesses Under CIVIL RICO Law
In Medical Marijuana, Inc. et al v. Horn, 604 U.S. ___ (2025), the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) engaged in a lively statutory interpretation debate over the reach of the civil provisions of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). Although rarely confronted with fact patterns concerning the nation’s burgeoning cannabis…