Is it legal to smoke pot on probation?

A: It is legal to smoke marijuana on probation, unless you have a probation condition that specifically forbids you from doing so. Most people have a probation condition requiring them to lead a law-abiding life.

Why did I stop smoking pot in high school?

I was a heavy pot smoker, a pothead, for close to six years. Like most people, I started in high school, using it as a socialization tool, and then it just became an emotional crutch. After several intense years of constant inebriation, I began to wonder whether the weed I’d been smoking had made me crazier than I already was when I began.

Can a person on probation use alcohol or drugs?

Sometimes, the court imposes a probation condition that specifically forbids you from using drugs and alcohol. Since marijuana and alcohol are now both legal, the court can only legally forbid you from using them if such a condition is reasonably related to the offense you committed or to your likelihood of future criminality.

Why did I decide to stop smoking marijuana?

Choosing to welcome this sudden, unstoppable flood of emotions was initially overwhelming, but the level of empowerment I felt soon softened the fear of feeling vulnerable. 2. No more making excuses for excuses.

What happens if you test positive for weed while on probation?

If you test positive, you should expect some action by the court which could include a warrant for a violation of probation. You will likely go to jail but the question is how long you might stay there without a bond. Hire a lawyer and try to get out ahead of this problem. Also, stop smoking weed while on probation.

Why are people on probation for marijuana use?

In many states, a majority of people enrolled in drug treatment programs for marijuana use are there because of referrals from the criminal justice system. And an additional condition of being on probation is having to pay for the drug treatment program. Another routine condition of probation is abstinence from alcohol or drug use.