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Basics

Introduction
Read a summary of the Legal section
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War Against Marijuana Consumers
Our country's war on drugs places great emphasis on arresting people for smoking marijuana. In the last decade, 6.5 million Americans have been arrested on marijuana charges...

Resources
Legal Brief Bank
Research marijuana-related decisions on a variety of subjects.
Recent Additions:
United States of America v. Lumni Zhuta
Legal Brief on the Defense of Necessity
State of Oregon v. Joel Dennis Berringer
The NORML Legal Committee
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NLC is composed of attorneys committed to the overall goals of NORML. Find a lawyer.
2010 Key West Legal Seminar
This is an excellent legal seminar with outstanding speakers, and it is fully accredited by all states that require Continuing Legal Education (CLE) credits for practicing attorneys.
State by State Laws
Lookup the laws in your state. Also find a wealth of state info such as current news, arrest data maps and local chapters.
Freedom CardYour Rights
Become informed in case of an encounter with a law enforcement officer. Download the NORML Freedom Card to carry with you just in case.

Facts
Drug Testing
Get information on the legal basis for testing, urinalysis and how to prepare for a test.
Supreme Court Rules Feds Can Arrest State-Recognized Medical Cannabis Patients
Read the latest information and join the discussion.
PotPOW's - Victims of US's Pot War
Chronicles of the ruined lives and broken families caused by America's war on marijuana smokers.
Medical Necessity Defense
Find out when and how a necessity defense might be used.
Pot Busts at Borders
Get in-depth advice from practicing attorney Jeff Steinborn on legal recourses at US borders.

For Employers
NORML's Model Workplace Policy for Off-the-Job Cannabis Use
Implement a more tolerant and enlightened workplace drug policy.
Features
White House 2010 National Drug Strategy Calls For Expansion Of Per Se 'Drugged' Driving Laws
Register Now For NORML's Fifth Annual Aspen Legal Seminar -- Three-Day Event Takes Place June 10 - 12
New York City: Pot Arrests For 2009 Second Highest Total Ever
Seattle: City Will No Longer Prosecute Marijuana Possession Offenses
DOJ To Federal Prosecutors: Do Not Focus Resources On Medical Marijuana
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updated: Aug 19, 2010
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