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Marijuana is classified as a Schedule 1 CDS. It is illegal to possess without a prescription in Louisiana. It is highly illegal to distribute without the proper pharmacy license. The laws are rapidly changing regarding marijuana in Louisiana.

Apr 16

Joint Possession of Drugs

Carl BarkemeyerDrug Crimes, MarijuanaJoint Possession

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Apr 16

When Is Possession of Marijuana a Felony in Louisiana?

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Drug Info Portal Adderall College Students & Drug Charges Cocaine & Crack Creation of Meth Lab Distribution Drug Paraphernalia DWI and Drugs Fentanyl Firearms & Drugs Heroin Louisiana Drug Charges Marijuana Laws in Louisiana Manufacturing Obtaining CDS by Fraud Possession Read more

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Jan 01

Louisiana Marijuana Laws in 2023

Carl BarkemeyerMarijuanamarijuana laws 2023

The marijuana laws in Louisiana as of 2023 are discussed here. This has been a hot topic for legislatures in every state, especially Louisiana. I will discuss the most recent and relevant changes to the marijuana laws. In 2023, marijuana Read more

Smell of Weed Probable Cause in Louisiana
Aug 14

Is the Smell of Weed Probable Cause in Louisiana?

Carl BarkemeyerMarijuanamarijuana laws 2022, smell of weed probable cause

The smell of weed is probable cause to search a vehicle in Louisiana. However, the smell of weed is no longer probable cause to search a residence in Louisiana. Beginning August 1, 2022, new laws went into effect that now Read more

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Nov 16

How to Get a Possession Charge Dismissed

Carl BarkemeyerCocaine, Drug Crimes, Heroin, Marijuana, Methamphetamine

You should know that laws concerning drug possession are different in Louisiana than other states. The prosecutor must prove that the defendant was in knowing and intentional possession of drugs. This is when you need to know the laws concerning Read more

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Jul 21

What Happens If You Are Caught Transporting Marijuana on Interstate 20?

Carl BarkemeyerMarijuana

Marijuana laws can be harsh. More than 660,000 Americans were arrested for marijuana-related offenses in 2018. 92 percent of those offenses involved possession.  Louisiana is reforming its laws. The chances of you getting arrested for possession are slimmer, including along Read more

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Nov 16

Everything You Need to Know About Marijuana Possession in Louisiana

Carl BarkemeyerDrug Crimes, Marijuana

In 2020, marijuana possession is legal in 12 US states plus Washington, D.C. Unfortunately, Louisiana isn’t one of them.  Louisiana does have a medical marijuana program. Yet, barring patients with a physician-approved prescription, anyone else in Louisiana found in possession Read more

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Dec 14

Mailing Marijuana: Is It Illegal?

Carl BarkemeyerMarijuanamailing marijuana

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Dec 04

7 Things to Know About Louisiana Weed Laws

Carl BarkemeyerMarijuanalouisiana weed laws

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Nov 05

Marijuana Laws in Louisiana: What’s new?

Carl BarkemeyerMarijuanamarijuana laws

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