Up until Friday July 1, 2022, possession of any amount of marijuana in a resinous form—such as edibles—was a felony in Minnesota. That all changed when a bill went into effect that allows the sale of food and drinks infused with THC, the ingredient that gets people high. The bill was created to help regulate the sale of Delta-8, a...
As many folks may be aware, April 20 (4/20) is a day to celebrate/honor/recognize marijuana. Just so you’re aware, in some states, it’s legal to possess marijuana for recreational use. These states include Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, District of Columbia, Illinois, Maine, Massachusetts, Michigan, Montana, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, Nevada, Oregon, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington. However, even...
On April 1, 2022, the U.S. House of Representatives voted to federally decriminalize cannabis. The bill would also allow some marijuana convictions to be expunged. This was the same bill that was passed by the House in 2020 but stalled by the Senate, with was controlled by Republicans at the time. This time around, the House passed the bill 220-204...
What is Delta-8 THC? Delta-8 THC has grown rapidly in popularity over the last few years. Perhaps you have seen Delta-8 on the shelves at a local CBD shop and have wondered what it is exactly. Delta-8 is a cannabis compound very similar in chemical structure to its “cousin” Delta-9 THC, which is usually what people think of when they...
In honor of 4/20, (okay, maybe a little after 4/20…) Brandt Kettwick Defense is here to explain the differences between legalized marijuana, decriminalized marijuana, and medical marijuana so you can celebrate responsibly. It is important to know that, as of now, only medical marijuana and THC infused edibles with less than 5mg per serving are legal in Minnesota. While recreational marijuana is...
In Minnesota, it’s illegal to possess marijuana, but not hemp. So what’s the difference? Basically, both hemp and marijuana come from cannabis plants. Hemp is marijuana with low-levels of THC, which is tetrahydrocannabinol, the main psychoactive part of the cannabis plant. In Minnesota, hemp is cannabis with a THC concentration at or below 0.3 percent on a dry weight basis....
Over the last few years, there have been news reports about the benefits of CBD. Some people think this is a form of “marijuana” or “THC” oil. It is not; here is the difference. CBD stands for cannabidiol. THC stands for tetrahydrocannaboil. Both of these are two natural compounds found in cannabis plants. The defining difference between the two is...
The short answer is no, not unless “impaired” driving can be proven. According to Minnesota Statute 169A.53 subd. 3(i), relating to license revocation, if you are lawfully prescribed medications from a healthcare professional, an affirmative defense to the implied consent law is established. This means that the presence of a substance I or II controlled substance given in accordance with...
The short answer is yes, as well as in many other circumstances. In Minnesota, all personal property is subject to forfeiture if it was used or intended to be used to commit a designated offense. Designated offenses include a felony violation of the following: Unlawful Transfer or Sale of Recordings (Minn. Stat. § 325E.17); Unlawful Identity of Transferor (Minn. Stat....
The debate over legalizing recreational marijuana is coming to Minnesota. The Minnesota House of Representatives indicated they may take up the issue of marijuana this year, focusing on: broadening the medical marijuana program, reforming criminal justice to lessen penalties for nonviolent drug offenders, and “highly regulated” legalization of recreational use marijuana, in that order of priority. There is also potential...
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