Last time, we began speaking about current proposals for a statewide medical marijuana program, and the potential legal implications of medical marijuana use. One of the possible implications, as we mentioned, is that medical marijuana may put its users at greater...
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Month: November 2015
Fantasy sports: Harmless pastime or federal crime?
The fantasy sports industry has expanded rapidly over the past several years, with sites like DraftKings and FanDuel drawing in millions of users year round. For some it is a casual hobby, while for others it is a substantial source of income. However, as we discuss...
Florida lawmakers to consider medical marijuana program
Readers are aware that the law regarding marijuana is currently in a state of flux. While marijuana is still illegal at the federal level, states have been slowly shifting their positioning toward the drug by decriminalizing the possession of small amounts of...
When social media impacts the criminal process, P.3
We've been looking at the use of social media in the criminal process in our last couple posts, focusing particularly on evidentiary issues. As we've mentioned, defendants in cases where prosecutors attempt to introduce evidence of social media communications should...