Medical Marijuana Defenses

Using the Chakos Defense

Police officers who have only limited experience dealing with people who possess marijuana legally do not have a sufficient basis to determine whether such persons intend to sell it, the Fourth District Court of Appeal ruled in People v Chakos. When conducting a preliminary hearing, it is essential to ask to question the police officer as to his/her expertise on medical marijuana. If they have none, they cannot render an opinion as to whether or not the drugs for possessed for sale.

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