Legal Question in Criminal Law in Massachusetts

Do the State laws in Colorado and Washington making Marijuana legal supersede the Federal law making it illegal?


Asked on 3/16/14, 6:31 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

No. Federal laws always trump conflicting state laws. That doesn't mean the federal government will enforce its laws in routine marijuana cases. But it has as much right and authority to do so now as it did before the state laws in Colorado and Washington were passed.

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Answered on 3/16/14, 6:50 pm
Craig J. Tiedemann Kajko, Weisman & Colasanti, LLP

No.

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Answered on 3/17/14, 9:50 am


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