We recently discussed some of the marijuana possession laws in Georgia. At this time, recreational marijuana is prohibited. However, Georgia does have a medical marijuana program, so somebody with the appropriate medical card can legally purchase, possess and use marijuana products.
However, these laws are still very restrictive when compared to many other states. There’s been a recent trend in the United States—over the last decade and more—where states have begun to legalize recreational use.
For example, say that you have family in Michigan. Over the summer, you take a trip to Michigan to visit them. While there, you discover that you can just go to the store and buy flower, edibles, drinks containing THC and much more. You just need to be over 21, the same as when you drink alcohol. Could you purchase products in Michigan and then bring them back to Georgia?
You could still face arrest
The legality at the point of purchase is only important within that state. So the products that you purchased in Michigan may have been legal while you were there, but they still violate the laws in Georgia. Bringing those products home could still lead to an arrest on illegal possession charges if you don’t have a medical marijuana card.
On top of that, federal law prohibits possession of marijuana in all states. This may not make any difference while you’re in Michigan, but it does mean that you can’t cross state lines with those products in your possession. If you drove all the way from Michigan to Georgia, you would violate federal regulations multiple times.
As such, you may find yourself facing serious criminal charges, and you need to know what defense options you have at your disposal.