probation and medical marijuana

Discussion in 'Introduce Yourself' started by oneswatter, Oct 6, 2010.

  1. i am visiting my probation officer for the first time in ten days. (domestic violence) i will more than likely fail my drug test. i have informed the judge of this at my sentencing. she has taken this into consideration. i am also applying for my medical card now. once i have my card is it ok for me to test positive for weed? i live in michigan.
     

  2. Welcome to the City :wave:

    Whether or not you can smoke while on probation is up to the judge handling your case.
     
  3. is there a chance that the probation officer will be alright with it. and should i even bring it up....thanks for your help in advance
     
  4. #4 poooops, Oct 8, 2010
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    i looked into this matter for a little bit and yes, you can smoke medical marijuana with a license while on probation. there are other cases where the judge has ruled that it was okay, get some of those, give them to the judge if need be when getting your medical card validated by them and from then on your PO should not be able to give you any charge for THC. at least this is what i had been reading... there are cases on the internet, i believe you can google something with key words like your title

    edit; i had been reading about California; it might be harder in michigan as i have heard of them doing some stupid bull in the court systems, but best of luck. i know it does work out for some. if you didn't do that large of a crime and don't have priors and have a job/graduated (or doing well in school) then the judges tend to be a bit more lenient if you aren't a total fuckface; know what i mean?

    it'd be funny if they denied you medicine while on probation and said OH NO YOU TAKE PILL FORM POISON. well not really funny.. but really really stupid on their part
     

  5. It depends on what the judge says / orders in your case. I'd ask them about it. If the judge says NO and you test positive after the judge has given you time to 'get clean', then you've violated your probation and go to jail.

    Unfortunately, there has NOT been any consistency in how judges in different cities / counties of MI are handling MMJ probation cases since the MMJ law has been in effect.

    Good luck! :smoke:
     
  6. I've never heard a story about being able to smoke while on probation regardless of being a MMJ patient.
     
  7. You're allowed any prescription substance, just because marijuana is used recreationally by pretty much everyone who uses it doesn't mean the judge can deny you of it. There's been numerous cases in the past including some Supreme Court rulings you could use in defense if the judge or PO decides to tell you otherwise.
    In drug-related cases, there have been people denied of being allowed to use their prescription drugs but most of these are accompanied with mandatory rehab time.
     

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