DEA Raids Culver City Dispensary - Unclear Legal Boundaries

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In summary, the DEA raided a medical marijuana dispensary in Culver City. This comes on the same day that an appellate court rules that federal law does not preempt California's medical pot law. Law experts say that the justice system is unfair, and that anarchy already exists, subjectively.
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DEA agents raid Culver City medical marijuana dispensary

The action comes on the same day an appellate court in San Diego rules that federal law does not preempt California's medical pot law.
http://www.latimes.com/news/local/la-me-marijuana1-2008aug01,0,7334306.story

So I'm just wondering, if it can take legal authorities, law experts years to figure out what's legal and what's not, how can the common citizen be expected to know if they're breaking the law? Here we have people following Federal law, and apparently that was wrong, so now they go to jail. Something's not right here.
 
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OAQfirst said:
Something's not right here.

The law is not a perfect system, but lawyers will tell you that we put up with it because it is the best we have. I would rather do away with the whole thing!
 
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I'm becoming quite cynical about law. Just why do we have laws, anyway? Every time I read about gun control, it looks like allowing people to have their guns creates a balance with those who shouldn't have them but do anyway. It looks like the system is merely an inconvenience for do gooders.
 
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OAQfirst said:
I'm becoming quite cynical about law. Just why do we have laws, anyway?

The answer is so that people in positions of power can maintain their position. For example, it has been estimated that illegal corporate tax violations cost the US $100B+ per year, and yet street thieves are the ones who fill our prisons. If the justice system is that unfair, then it is an utter failure that should be dismantled.

I would rather protect myself from the occasional madman then live in fear of an incompetent government that has been given so much excessive power. The only way the government maintains the asinine legal system is by scaring typical citizens into fearing the alternatives.
 
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OAQfirst said:
I'm becoming quite cynical about law. Just why do we have laws, anyway? Every time I read about gun control, it looks like allowing people to have their guns creates a balance with those who shouldn't have them but do anyway. It looks like the system is merely an inconvenience for do gooders.

If we don't have things in print everything becomes subjective. Does that give you a glimpse of anarchy?
 
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Howers said:
If we don't have things in print everything becomes subjective. Does that give you a glimpse of anarchy?

:shy: That makes me laugh to tears, there was a guy on the web saying that he ran his business without tax code.
 
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Howers said:
If we don't have things in print everything becomes subjective. Does that give you a glimpse of anarchy?

I was thinking that anarchy already exists, subjectively. Looking at the laws president G.W. broke at the costs of thousands of soldiers, for example. It's entirely up to a judge/jury how much time a convict stays in jail, so that's also subjective. And I've seen some awful judgments and findings. Then there's the whim of jurors... Looking around at folks, I'm very uncomfortable with jury pickings.
 
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Crosson said:
The answer is so that people in positions of power can maintain their position. For example, it has been estimated that illegal corporate tax violations cost the US $100B+ per year, and yet street thieves are the ones who fill our prisons. If the justice system is that unfair, then it is an utter failure that should be dismantled.

I would rather protect myself from the occasional madman then live in fear of an incompetent government that has been given so much excessive power. The only way the government maintains the asinine legal system is by scaring typical citizens into fearing the alternatives.

I think you'd like this thread:

https://www.physicsforums.com/showthread.php?goto=newpost&t=247997
 
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Sorry, this thread is ridiculous.
 

What is a DEA raid?

A DEA raid is an operation conducted by the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) to search and seize evidence from a location suspected to be involved in the illegal distribution or use of controlled substances.

What is a dispensary?

A dispensary is a facility where medical marijuana, or other controlled substances, are legally sold and distributed to patients with a valid prescription from a licensed physician.

What are the legal boundaries for DEA raids on dispensaries?

The legality of DEA raids on dispensaries is a complex and contentious issue. While medical marijuana is legal in many states, it remains illegal under federal law. This creates a legal gray area where dispensaries can be targeted by federal agencies like the DEA, but may not necessarily be violating state laws.

Why are DEA raids on dispensaries controversial?

DEA raids on dispensaries are controversial because they often result in the seizure of medical marijuana and other products that are legally prescribed and used by patients with legitimate medical conditions. There is also concern over the use of federal resources to target and prosecute individuals and businesses that may be complying with state laws.

What can be done to clarify the legal boundaries for DEA raids on dispensaries?

There have been efforts to clarify the legal boundaries for DEA raids on dispensaries, such as the Rohrabacher–Farr amendment which prohibits the Department of Justice from using federal funds to interfere with state medical marijuana laws. However, until there is a change in federal law, the legal boundaries for DEA raids on dispensaries will remain unclear and controversial.

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