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Drugs and the Law

Though the laws that regulate and prohibit drugs are complex, ignorance of these will not exempt an individual from being prosecuted. The first US law on drugs was an ordinance which prohibited the smoking of opium in San Francisco in 1875.

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What do teenagers think of drugs?

well there is no use telling a teenager not to take drugs because their gonna take it anyways. all teenagers are curoius its just whether they take it again and again and addicted then its a problem otherwise their teenagers what do you except let them be free and sort out their own problems

Can a psych patient refuse treatment?

A psych patient, I think, can refuse getting a treatment like any other patient, unless he endangers himself.

What classifcation of drug is oxygen?

Oxygen are classified into many things. For example, on the periodic table, oxygen is classified as a nonmetal gas with an atomic number of 8 and atomic weight of 15.9994. In addition, it has 6 valence electrons.

Does a felony have to be put on a job application if it is not job related?

yes Absolutely YES. If you lie, and your employer finds out you can be fired for falsifying your application. By lying, you are proving that you haven't changed your ways, or learned from your mistakes. Remember that your felony status is recorded at the Federal level (via NCIC and the FBI) Simple background investigations almost always query these or similar data banks. You may not get the job because you listed a felony, but you will almost always get fired for lying on an application. According to EEOC Compliance laws set by the U.S. Government, places of employment can ask if the applicant has been convicted of a felony and other information if the felony is job related. However, they cannot ask if the applicant has ever been arrested. (An arrest does not prove guilt.) Also they cannot ask for information regarding a conviction that is NOT job related.

What is police code 1041?

Radio Code 10-41 is "beginning a shift".

Evidence code 1041 pertains to police informants and confidentiality. "Privilege of identity of informer".

The informer has the right to remain anonymous - unless she/he wishes to have their identity made public.

Added: Although there are many agencies that continue to use '10-codes' they vary widely from department to department and area to area, and you can never be certain that a 10-code in one department means the same thing in another. Many department are doing away with the common usage of 10-codes and using 'plain speech' to transmit the same information.

Do city police serve warrants?

I'm sure it depends on the city. Here, police officer are so busy with other things, they don't actively look for people with warrants. If you have an outstanding warrant against you, it will probably come up on a traffic stop when they run your driver license and you will be arrested then.

Should drug testing be allowed in high schools?

High school athletes should be drug tested because drugs will mess up your bodies and interfere with your accomplishments in sports. So in order for coaches to make sure nothing is interfering, this stop athletes from doing the wrong things and also helps you be your 100% all the time at your sport

Is cannabis an illegal drug?

In most places, cannabis is in fact an illegal drug. However, there are increasingly more locations where it is legal, usually for medicinal purposes. Thus, its legality depends on one's location.

What is punishment for growing marjuina in wv?

For first offense VA A.S.A.P. and A.D.S. classes along with drug screening and 6 months suspended liscense with 24 hours communuity service along with probationfor 6 months . Or you can pleed guilty and get 500.00 fine and 6 months suspended liscense. The worse case senario that can happen for first offense is 30 days in county jail. The second time can be all of the above with 1 year in jail.

What is the definition of a drug?

any chemical that alters normal function when absorbed into the body

Is a marijuana plant legal to own?

It depends on the laws of your township or state. In some areas owning the plant is illegal, in others it is not. If there is a medical reason for you to have it or if it is just for personal use can be researched and possibly justified before breaking any laws. Certain states have a more lax perspective approach on the possession and the minimum quantity allowed before it is a misdemeanor and/or felony. Do some research first. It might save you some trouble in the end. Just remember that ignorance of the law does not protect you from that law.

What kind of dependence is it when a person believes the he or ashe needs a drug in order to feel good or function normally?

A psychological dependence is a person's belief that he or she needs a drug to feel good or to function normally. A physical dependence is a condition where a person has a physical or chemical dependence on the drug.

How do the media influence the portrayal of drugs?

This depends on the type of media, whether it is advertising, news, entertainment, etc. Advertising will only cause an increase in the use of socially acceptable drugs. News on the other hand typically shows the negative side of all types of drugs, assuming they have a non-biased viewpoint. Entertainment can have varying effects, based on what the target age group and kind of show it may be. Alltogether though, media does not tend to cause any type of increase or decrease in the use of drugs, but if you need to be specific, it does show a slight increase.

How much jail time will you get for first degree robbery in Washington state?

Washington State laws classify burglary, and sentencing varies according to the type of burglary. First degree burglary refers to unlawful entry of a building where the perpetrator intends to commit a crime while armed or/and assaults a person. The maximum sentence is life imprisonment.

What are the punishments in sport for taking drugs?

the "punishment" for taking any type of band drugs can range from a number of games suspend to being band from the sport ...

If convicted of a possession charge can you still buy a gun?

It depends on whether it was FELONY possession or MISDEMEANOR possession. If FELONY, no, you cannot ever again own or possess a firearm.

Does a divorce nisi mean you are separated?

No. A divorce NISI is a divorce decree that becomes absolute on the date mentioned in the decree which is typically 30 days to 90 days after the date the decree was issued.

How many years do you end up in jail for smoking marijuana?

I think it depends on how much you have. Sometimes you might just get a slap on the wrist, but other times you can be considered a dealer if you have over a certain amount. I would suggest checking with your state office to find out what the laws are in your particular state. be careful if you go outside of the United States though. In some countries, they take drug possession much more seriously. In Malaysia for instance, there was a man who was found with 5 pounds of marijuana at the airport and he spent 5 years in jail and then they hung him. His parents tried for that entire 5 years to get him out, but it did no good at all.

How many years can you get for selling drugs?

It depends on which country you are in and your history. Some will put you away for a couple of months, others might send you there for a few years; others will put you in for life (and that means life, not an arbitrary number of years until parole) and a few have and practise the death penalty.

What illegal drug causes most deaths?

weed, it is more dangerous than cigarettes ! it can cause lung failure, this is for 15-20 years old, usually cocaine or heroine within the people older than that this is the more common ages for these substance's. - Maya Rosa purple <3

What is the difference between formulary drugs and non-formulary drugs?

If you look at the chemical properties of the drugs, there is no difference. If you consider whether your insurance company is going to "cover" the drugs, you need to select a "Formulary Drug." Insurance companies, HMO's, PPO's will cover certain medications...and you can get a list of the drugs that your plan covers...this list is your plan's "formulary."

If you are taking a maintenance medication...it is important to "try" and make sure the plan you choose has your medication on their formulary. Sad fact, even when you think you are sitting pretty...got all the bases covered, companies have been known to change their formulary "mid-stream." Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois changed their policy in the middle of the year where they covered only selected brand name drugs, but still covered all generics. All the companies do surprising things that almost always benefit the companies and not the members who are paying for the policies. This is a huge pet peeve for all Americans at the moment or will be whenever they face it... and have to deal with this "transparent as cement" evil.

How do you expunge felony conviction in Virginia?

You must have totally completed your sentence. You must present a motion to the court requesting it, accompanied by your reason(s) for wanting to do so. A judge will review your case, and your motion, and make a decision either granting or denying your request. An expungement will only remove the record of your offense from the "public" portion of your record. It is not a "pardon," as far as the legal system is concerned you will always remain 'convicted' of whatever crime you were charged and tried for.