BAD IDEA SERIES:
Smoking Marijuana In a Car in New York
...is a BAD IDEA!
In this video, Attorney Mike Cyr continues his BAD IDEA SERIES by explaining why having or smoking marijuana in a car in New York is really a very bad idea...
For starters, marijuana has a very distinct ODOR. If you are stopped by a police officer in New York and they notice the smell of marijuana on your clothes or coming from your car--then your charges just got very serious.
You should know--the police in New York can stop your car very easily. They are allowed under the law to perform a traffic stop if they notice ANY VIOLATION of the Vehicle and Traffic Law. So if you roll through a stop sign or forget to use a turn signal, then they have a legal reason to stop your car. If they can stop your car, then their investigation continues...
Be warned: for police investigations there are TWO BASIC SIGNS OF MARIJUANA:
1. Odor
2. Red or half-closed Eyes
If the Police smell weed or see red eyes, then they will probably have the right to search the passenger compartment of the car, and if they find any illegal drugs (marijuana or other drugs) then they WILL CHARGE EVERYBODY IN THE CAR WITH DRUG POSSESSION. (see our other video).
Since charges can be escalated so fast from a traffic ticket to a serious misdemeanor or felony drug possession charge, my advice is to avoid SMOKING MARIJUANA IN YOUR CAR...it's a very bad idea.
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*This video is not intended as legal advice. If you are charged with a crime in New York or anywhere, we strongly urge you to consult with a local, licensed criminal defense attorney immediately.
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BY MIKE CYR 2015
