NY Times calls for legalizing pot (1 Viewer)

[Henry Ford]

@ "risking your career"

Felony arrests can cost you a license to practice law very quickly.

 

[DrJ]

@ "risking your career"

Felony arrests can cost you a license to practice law very quickly.

I've been caught for smoking weed several times in my younger days. It's not a felony. And that's if they even bother to do anything other than just take your weed.

 

[DrJ]

Here's the list by state - it's basically nothing in a lot of these places. Barely worse than speeding. In the places where it is more, it's a misdemeanor. Sales is another story. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis_by_U.S._state

I was growing 4 plants in Illinois prior to having kids - I chose that number because you can get plenty of yield off of those plants if you do it right and that's not a felony either.

Again. @ "risking your career"

 

[DrJ]

And looking at the infractions here - gee, NYT, way to go out on a ####### limb. What a joke to consider this article even remotely significant in this. The battle on this issue is winding down, glad you guys decided to "stick your necks out" and get in the fray. Bunch of liberal wusses.

 

[Otis]

@ "risking your career"

Felony arrests can cost you a license to practice law very quickly.

I've been caught for smoking weed several times in my younger days. It's not a felony. And that's if they even bother to do anything other than just take your weed.

You're pretty cool huh.

 

[DrJ]

@ "risking your career"

Felony arrests can cost you a license to practice law very quickly.

I've been caught for smoking weed several times in my younger days. It's not a felony. And that's if they even bother to do anything other than just take your weed.

You're pretty cool huh.

Nah, I just have a sack. Between my legs, and in my dresser drawer. Only wusses like yourself need government approval to live your lives.

 

[DrJ]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

 

[Christo]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

 

[eurotrashman]

So sick of drinking a few nights a week to take the edge off from a rough day.

But I refuse to risk my career by buying pot. I wish they'd just make it legal. I'd happily replace alcohol with a small joint 2-3 times a week.

This.

Yup.

Again. Are you getting tested for it or is it the fear of being white and upper/middle class and fear being arrested with small amounts in your house??

 

[Dan Gladden's Mustache]

And looking at the infractions here - gee, NYT, way to go out on a ####### limb. What a joke to consider this article even remotely significant in this. The battle on this issue is winding down, glad you guys decided to "stick your necks out" and get in the fray. Bunch of liberal wusses.

It's the first in a series making a case for legalization. And I wouldn't exactly say the issue is "winding down." What the hell would make you think that?

 

[DrJ]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

 

[DrJ]

And looking at the infractions here - gee, NYT, way to go out on a ####### limb. What a joke to consider this article even remotely significant in this. The battle on this issue is winding down, glad you guys decided to "stick your necks out" and get in the fray. Bunch of liberal wusses.

It's the first in a series making a case for legalization. And I wouldn't exactly say the issue is "winding down." What the hell would make you think that?

Because state after state is decriminalizing or legalizing it. The battle is basically over, it's just a matter of time before the jerk offs you guys elect "stick their necks out" like the NYT.

 

[Dan Gladden's Mustache]

And looking at the infractions here - gee, NYT, way to go out on a ####### limb. What a joke to consider this article even remotely significant in this. The battle on this issue is winding down, glad you guys decided to "stick your necks out" and get in the fray. Bunch of liberal wusses.

It's the first in a series making a case for legalization. And I wouldn't exactly say the issue is "winding down." What the hell would make you think that?

Because state after state is decriminalizing or legalizing it. The battle is basically over, it's just a matter of time before the jerk offs you guys elect "stick their necks out" like the NYT.

2 out of 50 for legalization and still a Schedule 1 narcotic for the Feds...GAME OVER!!!

 

[DrJ]

And looking at the infractions here - gee, NYT, way to go out on a ####### limb. What a joke to consider this article even remotely significant in this. The battle on this issue is winding down, glad you guys decided to "stick your necks out" and get in the fray. Bunch of liberal wusses.

It's the first in a series making a case for legalization. And I wouldn't exactly say the issue is "winding down." What the hell would make you think that?

Because state after state is decriminalizing or legalizing it. The battle is basically over, it's just a matter of time before the jerk offs you guys elect "stick their necks out" like the NYT.

2 out of 50 for legalization and still a Schedule 1 narcotic for the Feds...GAME OVER!!!

Well, I know of a whole mess of dispensaries that the feds don't seem to be shutting down. Is a law really a law if you don't actually enforce it?

 

[Christo]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abusehttp://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

 

[DrJ]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abusehttp://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

Maybe you could find some instances where it actually happened just for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because those aren't it.

 

[Christo]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abusehttp://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

Maybe you could find some instances where it actually happened just for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because those aren't it.

It's against the law. It's an ethics violation. They don't let it slide.

 

[DrJ]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abusehttp://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

Maybe you could find some instances where it actually happened just for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because those aren't it.

It's against the law. It's an ethics violation. They don't let it slide.

Then you should be able to find plenty of examples very easily.

 

[DrJ]

And while you're at it, speeding is against the law as well. Perhaps you can find some suspensions for that alone as well.

 

[Christo]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abusehttp://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

Maybe you could find some instances where it actually happened just for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because those aren't it.

It's against the law. It's an ethics violation. They don't let it slide.

Then you should be able to find plenty of examples very easily.

There aren't a lot of them because we don't do it. It would be stupid to get a suspension or censured for something that dumb.

 

[DrJ]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abusehttp://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

Maybe you could find some instances where it actually happened just for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because those aren't it.

It's against the law. It's an ethics violation. They don't let it slide.

Then you should be able to find plenty of examples very easily.

There aren't a lot of them because we don't do it. It would be stupid to get a suspension or censured for something that dumb.

So you can't find any, eh?

 

[Dan Gladden's Mustache]

And looking at the infractions here - gee, NYT, way to go out on a ####### limb. What a joke to consider this article even remotely significant in this. The battle on this issue is winding down, glad you guys decided to "stick your necks out" and get in the fray. Bunch of liberal wusses.

It's the first in a series making a case for legalization. And I wouldn't exactly say the issue is "winding down." What the hell would make you think that?

Because state after state is decriminalizing or legalizing it. The battle is basically over, it's just a matter of time before the jerk offs you guys elect "stick their necks out" like the NYT.

2 out of 50 for legalization and still a Schedule 1 narcotic for the Feds...GAME OVER!!!

Well, I know of a whole mess of dispensaries that the feds don't seem to be shutting down. Is a law really a law if you don't actually enforce it?

How many states have legalized medicinal marijuana?

 

[Christo]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abusehttp://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

Maybe you could find some instances where it actually happened just for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because those aren't it.

It's against the law. It's an ethics violation. They don't let it slide.

Then you should be able to find plenty of examples very easily.

There aren't a lot of them because we don't do it. It would be stupid to get a suspension or censured for something that dumb.

So you can't find any, eh?

I did one Google search and that's what I found on the first page--just for Illinois. 3 on the first page got in trouble for marijuana possession.

 

[DrJ]

And looking at the infractions here - gee, NYT, way to go out on a ####### limb. What a joke to consider this article even remotely significant in this. The battle on this issue is winding down, glad you guys decided to "stick your necks out" and get in the fray. Bunch of liberal wusses.

It's the first in a series making a case for legalization. And I wouldn't exactly say the issue is "winding down." What the hell would make you think that?

Because state after state is decriminalizing or legalizing it. The battle is basically over, it's just a matter of time before the jerk offs you guys elect "stick their necks out" like the NYT.

2 out of 50 for legalization and still a Schedule 1 narcotic for the Feds...GAME OVER!!!

Well, I know of a whole mess of dispensaries that the feds don't seem to be shutting down. Is a law really a law if you don't actually enforce it?

How many states have legalized medicinal marijuana?

According to this link, there's only 20 states left where it is "illegal" or carries a misdemeanor. In the rest it's either decriminalized, legal, or available for medical. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis_by_U.S._state

 

[DrJ]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abusehttp://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

Maybe you could find some instances where it actually happened just for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because those aren't it.

It's against the law. It's an ethics violation. They don't let it slide.

Then you should be able to find plenty of examples very easily.

There aren't a lot of them because we don't do it. It would be stupid to get a suspension or censured for something that dumb.

So you can't find any, eh?

I did one Google search and that's what I found on the first page--just for Illinois. 3 on the first page got in trouble for marijuana possession.

First one included domestic battery and lying about the marijuana offense. 2nd one included crack and heroin. 3rd had other charges tacked on as well.

I asked you to find one where it happened for marijuana only. And all you've offered is crickets.

 

[UniAlias]

You're contending that no one has ever lost their job due to being caught with weed? Seriously?

 

[Dan Gladden's Mustache]

And looking at the infractions here - gee, NYT, way to go out on a ####### limb. What a joke to consider this article even remotely significant in this. The battle on this issue is winding down, glad you guys decided to "stick your necks out" and get in the fray. Bunch of liberal wusses.

It's the first in a series making a case for legalization. And I wouldn't exactly say the issue is "winding down." What the hell would make you think that?

Because state after state is decriminalizing or legalizing it. The battle is basically over, it's just a matter of time before the jerk offs you guys elect "stick their necks out" like the NYT.

2 out of 50 for legalization and still a Schedule 1 narcotic for the Feds...GAME OVER!!!

Well, I know of a whole mess of dispensaries that the feds don't seem to be shutting down. Is a law really a law if you don't actually enforce it?

How many states have legalized medicinal marijuana?

According to this link, there's only 20 states left where it is "illegal" or carries a misdemeanor. In the rest it's either decriminalized, legal, or available for medical. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis_by_U.S._state

Oh well, then. Let's just pack it up and call it quits.

 

[DrJ]

And looking at the infractions here - gee, NYT, way to go out on a ####### limb. What a joke to consider this article even remotely significant in this. The battle on this issue is winding down, glad you guys decided to "stick your necks out" and get in the fray. Bunch of liberal wusses.

It's the first in a series making a case for legalization. And I wouldn't exactly say the issue is "winding down." What the hell would make you think that?

Because state after state is decriminalizing or legalizing it. The battle is basically over, it's just a matter of time before the jerk offs you guys elect "stick their necks out" like the NYT.

2 out of 50 for legalization and still a Schedule 1 narcotic for the Feds...GAME OVER!!!

Well, I know of a whole mess of dispensaries that the feds don't seem to be shutting down. Is a law really a law if you don't actually enforce it?

How many states have legalized medicinal marijuana?

According to this link, there's only 20 states left where it is "illegal" or carries a misdemeanor. In the rest it's either decriminalized, legal, or available for medical. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Legality_of_cannabis_by_U.S._state

Oh well, then. Let's just pack it up and call it quits.

Most definitely. Even in a lot of those misdemeanor states, you've got bills being introduced to change that. http://medicalmariju...sourceID=002481

We're in the final stages of this battle - it's over. The potheads won.

 

[DrJ]

You're contending that no one has ever lost their job due to being caught with weed? Seriously?

That's different than destroying your career. Sure you can be fired if you bring your weed to work and get caught with it.

 

[John Bender]

Eh. I appreciate your opinion Dr J which is why I want it legalized. It sucks that I would likely lose out on a job if all things being equal were I arrested for any pot charge.

I think we're all on the same page here, but risking your career is a very real reality to many people who live in areas where it's still treated like bank robbery.

Were I to get arrested for pot or dui , I'd lose my job. And my future job prospects would be diminished ... If that's laughable to you, I'd love to know the field you work in so I can work in that field as well.

 

[Christo]

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abuse

http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

Maybe you could find some instances where it actually happened just for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because those aren't it.

It's against the law. It's an ethics violation. They don't let it slide.

Then you should be able to find plenty of examples very easily.

There aren't a lot of them because we don't do it. It would be stupid to get a suspension or censured for something that dumb.

So you can't find any, eh?

I did one Google search and that's what I found on the first page--just for Illinois. 3 on the first page got in trouble for marijuana possession.

First one included domestic battery and lying about the marijuana offense. 2nd one included crack and heroin. 3rd had other charges tacked on as well.

I asked you to find one where it happened for marijuana only. And all you've offered is crickets.

I charge $300 per hour if you want me to do research.

 

[DrJ]

Eh. I appreciate your opinion Dr J which is why I want it legalized. It sucks that I would likely lose out on a job if all things being equal were I arrested for any pot charge.

I think we're all on the same page here, but risking your career is a very real reality to many people who live in areas where it's still treated like bank robbery.

Were I to get arrested for pot or dui , I'd lose my job. And my future job prospects would be diminished ... If that's laughable to you, I'd love to know the field you work in so I can work in that field as well.

I'm in IT. I've never been asked to disclose non felony charges. And I show up high to take my drug tests, just on the principal of the matter.

 

[Mile High]

Even in Colorado people are subject to losing their job for testing positive for marijuana.

 

[Christo]

Even in Colorado people are subject to losing their job for testing positive for marijuana.

Dr J doesn't believe you.

 

[DrJ]

Even in Colorado people are subject to losing their job for testing positive for marijuana.

Dr J doesn't believe you.

You don't have to not smoke marijuana to not test positive for marijuana. Totally separate issues.

 

[DrJ]

I charge $300 per hour if you want me to do research.

Is that figure supposed to impress me? I'm guessing you don't appreciate how much quality IT consulting runs these days. And we don't have to run our ethical standards by some board either. Lawyers...

 

[tommyGunZ]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abuse

http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

Maybe you could find some instances where it actually happened just for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because those aren't it.

It's against the law. It's an ethics violation. They don't let it slide.

Then you should be able to find plenty of examples very easily.

There aren't a lot of them because we don't do it. It would be stupid to get a suspension or censured for something that dumb.

Are you suggesting lawyers don't smoke weed?

 

[Otis]

Eh. I appreciate your opinion Dr J

You may be the only one.

 

[Otis]

Eh. I appreciate your opinion Dr J which is why I want it legalized. It sucks that I would likely lose out on a job if all things being equal were I arrested for any pot charge.

I think we're all on the same page here, but risking your career is a very real reality to many people who live in areas where it's still treated like bank robbery.

Were I to get arrested for pot or dui , I'd lose my job. And my future job prospects would be diminished ... If that's laughable to you, I'd love to know the field you work in so I can work in that field as well.

I'm in IT. I've never been asked to disclose non felony charges. And I show up high to take my drug tests, just on the principal of the matter.

So cool!!!

 

[Christo]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abuse

http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

Maybe you could find some instances where it actually happened just for possession of small amounts of marijuana. Because those aren't it.

It's against the law. It's an ethics violation. They don't let it slide.

Then you should be able to find plenty of examples very easily.

There aren't a lot of them because we don't do it. It would be stupid to get a suspension or censured for something that dumb.

Are you suggesting lawyers don't smoke weed?

Sure, that's what I'm suggesting. Even though I just posted 3 instances of attorneys getting sanctioned for doing exactly that.

 

[Henry Ford]

So sick of drinking a few nights a week to take the edge off from a rough day.

But I refuse to risk my career by buying pot. I wish they'd just make it legal. I'd happily replace alcohol with a small joint 2-3 times a week.

This.

Yup.

Again. Are you getting tested for it or is it the fear of being white and upper/middle class and fear being arrested with small amounts in your house??

I'm a lawyer in Louisiana, which has a minimum sentence for possession at 6 months. Harshest penalties in the country. And a second arrest for possession is a felony. Possession of any controlled substance without a prescription in Louisiana is grounds for revocation of my license to practice law, and I've seen disciplinary action on the first offense.

Even a remote chance of getting caught purchasing or transporting it to my home is unacceptable.

 

[Henry Ford]

I charge $300 per hour if you want me to do research.

Is that figure supposed to impress me? I'm guessing you don't appreciate how much quality IT consulting runs these days. And we don't have to run our ethical standards by some board either. Lawyers...

I, for one, am shocked that you are in IT.

 

[NCCommish]

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abusehttp://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyer’s license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

First only an idiot carries pot into a federal building. We are talking smoking at home not trying to sneak it into the courthouse. I have smoked for over 40 years. Part of that time in the military. If you look at my record you'd never know it. Not even a simple possession bust. Because I am careful. I buy from folks I know. I smoke at home. It's all but impossible to get busted if you are just minimally careful. Especially you white guys.

 

[Henry Ford]

<p>

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abuse

http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyers license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

First only an idiot carries pot into a federal building. We are talking smoking at home not trying to sneak it into the courthouse. I have smoked for over 40 years. Part of that time in the military. If you look at my record you'd never know it. Not even a simple possession bust. Because I am careful. I buy from folks I know. I smoke at home. It's all but impossible to get busted if you are just minimally careful. Especially you white guys.

I'm very happy for you.

 

[Apple Jack]

I guess it just comes down to what the benefit is that you get out of smoking. If it would better your quality of life and you are abstaining for fear of a simple possession charge, that's a bit paranoid. You only live once and time moves quickly. Waiting to live how you want to live until a bunch of corrupt ##### say it's okay, when it's right in front of you all along, seems more like overkill than caution to me. Mind you, I don't smoke much at all these days and can take it or leave it.

 

[Otis]

I guess it just comes down to what the benefit is that you get out of smoking. If it would better your quality of life and you are abstaining for fear of a simple possession charge, that's a bit paranoid. You only live once and time moves quickly. Waiting to live how you want to live until a bunch of corrupt ##### say it's okay, when it's right in front of you all along, seems more like overkill than caution to me. Mind you, I don't smoke much at all these days and can take it or leave it.

If some of us were busted for pot, it would risk our ability to practice law and perhaps worse would cast a serious stigma and reputational harm. I have a wife and two children to support and I'm fortunate to have a lucrative job. No way do I risk it. The risks are either different for others or others just don't care about the risks. I have way too much to lose.

 

[NCCommish]

<p>

Hell, in New York it's ####### decriminalized and you can even sell small amounts and only cop a misdemeanor. Oh noooooes, my career may be ruined for smoking a joint!!!! HAHAHAHAHAH!!!!!

Well, you would have to have an actual career to understand. So we'll let you slide this time.

There is the fact that no one's career is getting ruined over weed and all, but hey, you're on a roll.

• Jorge Antonio Rodriguez, Mundelein

Mr. Rodriguez, who was licensed in 2010, was suspended for 30 days. He published a misleading advertisement and had office signage that identified his non-attorney paralegal as an attorney. In addition, he was convicted of two different criminal offenses: violating a Virginia domestic order of protection and possessing marijuana while entering a federal building. He initially made misrepresentations to the ARDC regarding the marijuana conviction. The suspension is effective on October 16, 2013.

http://iln.isba.org/blog/2013/09/25/illinois-supreme-court-disbars-6-suspends-31-latest-disciplinary-filing

Lawyer faces suspension over drugs, alleged abuse

http://www.chicagolawbulletin.com/Elements/pages/print.aspx?printpath=/Archives/2014/02/18/ARDC-Suspension-2-18&classname=tera.gn3article

• ARDC asks that lawyers license be pulled
• http://www.sj-r.com/x256660805/ARDC-asks-that-lawyer-s-license-be-pulled

First only an idiot carries pot into a federal building. We are talking smoking at home not trying to sneak it into the courthouse. I have smoked for over 40 years. Part of that time in the military. If you look at my record you'd never know it. Not even a simple possession bust. Because I am careful. I buy from folks I know. I smoke at home. It's all but impossible to get busted if you are just minimally careful. Especially you white guys.

I'm very happy for you.

I get where you guys are coming from. I never give anyone a hard time for not smoking. But it was the whole comparing smoking at home to trying to sneak it into a federal courthouse that got me into the conversation.

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

I guess it just comes down to what the benefit is that you get out of smoking. If it would better your quality of life and you are abstaining for fear of a simple possession charge, that's a bit paranoid. You only live once and time moves quickly. Waiting to live how you want to live until a bunch of corrupt ##### say it's okay, when it's right in front of you all along, seems more like overkill than caution to me. Mind you, I don't smoke much at all these days and can take it or leave it.

If some of us were busted for pot, it would risk our ability to practice law and perhaps worse would cast a serious stigma and reputational harm. I have a wife and two children to support and I'm fortunate to have a lucrative job. No way do I risk it. The risks are either different for others or others just don't care about the risks. I have way too much to lose.

I'm a lawyer that buys and smokes pot. I know at least a few other lawyers that also do it. As far as I can tell, lawyers don't smoke pot any less than similarly situated people in other professions.

It's possible that I'm underestimating the danger, but I don't think so. The chances seem very remote that anything bad will happen if I'm even reasonably careful. With that said, I went like 10 years without it because I didn't know where to get any and I was too intimidated to try to ask around to find some. I understand why people want to be cautious.

 

[DrJ]

I never realized so many lawyers were uptight douches. Oh wait, yeah I did.

 

[Otis]

I never realized so many lawyers were uptight douches. Oh wait, yeah I did.

Why so mad?