http://www.gtogata.com | With the recent legalization of marijuana in Colorado, other states may follow suit, allowing recreational marijuana use. While many applaud this legislation, this complicates laws and before traveling to an area where marijuana is legal, you may want to consult with an attorney to ensure that you are following the letter of the law.

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2. * A new law in Colorado
legalized the use of
recreational marijuana.
* The new legislation
allows for the regulation
and taxation of the
marijuana market.
* The rest of the nation is
now watching to see
which other states follow
Colorado’s lead.
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3. * Similar legislation has
been passed in
Washington, though it is
slightly different.
* Individual communities in
areas of Michigan have
voted to decriminalize
possession under one
ounce.
* Arizona, Nevada,
California, and Maine are
among other states
considering legalization
in the future.
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4. * While possession is legal
in Colorado, you can still
be arrested for a DUI if
you operate a vehicle
while impaired.
* Law enforcement may
change their tactics
toward traffic arrests
because of these new
laws.
* Drinking and driving may
become a new focus for
police now that
marijuana arrests will be
less plentiful.
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5. * There are still laws that
restrict the possession and
distribution of marijuana.
* If you are traveling to
Colorado from Las Vegas
or anywhere else in
Nevada, be sure to bring
contact information for
your Las Vegas criminal
lawyer.
* Not all police officers are
trained to understand the
new laws, so make sure
you have the right legal
defense before you visit
Colorado.
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6. * Colorado’s new
legalization of marijuana
could mean sweeping
changes in US drug
policy.
* The federal
decriminalization of the
drug is potentially on the
horizon.
* Make sure you stay on
top of new laws as they
are passed so you don’t
find yourself in need of a
criminal attorney.
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8. * With the recent legalization of marijuana in
Colorado, other states may follow suit,
allowing recreational marijuana use. While
many applaud this legislation, this complicates
laws and before traveling to an area where
marijuana is legal, you may want to consult
with an attorney to ensure that you are
following the letter of the law.
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