Michael Phelps up in smoke

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Re: Michael Phelps up in smoke

No, not easily. Even though pot is a scheduled substance in the US, the government cannot just take a blood or hair sample because they suspect that you have smoked it in the past. As much as I disagree with the war on drugs at least some rights of our freedom are still intact, b/c there definitely are other countries where the government can drug test you just for the hell of it.

So what are the grounds to drug test? Only if you're caught red handed with the contraband?

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Re: Michael Phelps up in smoke

So what are the grounds to drug test? Only if you're caught red handed with the contraband?

If you're caught with contraband then proven guilty for procession you can be issued random drug tests during your probationary period.

Some states can also drug test you if you're driving a vehicle and a police officer suspects that you are under the influence (i.e. Michigan). Or say if you wrecked your car and injured someone and the police suspect that you're under the influence, then in many states they can issue a drug test.

But with the exception of the two cases above, 'just having THC in your system' is not illegal, it is only illegal when you are in actual possession of the controlled substance or related (and used) contraband.

For instance, look at all of the celebrities and musicians who incriminate themselves in interviews and photos in the magazine High Times...not one of them have ever been prosecuted for their contribution to that.

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Re: Michael Phelps up in smoke

Well what do ya know...

The same Richland Co. Sheriff says he's ending his investigation b/c there's not enough evidence to press charges on anyone at the party. He said that without physical evidence and an admission of guilt there is nothing that can be done. So a picture is not enough...duh!!

What a waste of the sheriff's time and tax payer's money!

[Steve Graham]

Re: Michael Phelps up in smoke

^^^ yup, like the Duke Lacross case, some tool trying to make a name for himself