You Can Still Get Arrested For A Marijuana Crime In States Where Marijuana Is Legal
Voters in Maine just made it the 8th state to legalize recreational marijuana use. Right now, 26 states and the District of Columbia have legalized marijuana in some form or another—and, while marijuana possession and use is still illegal under federal law, the Department of Justice has shown a remarkable willingness to bend itself to the rule of the states involved. Yet, you can still end up arrested on marijuana charges in those states if you aren't careful.