QUESTION
Who will take the brunt of the legal recourse if someone is mailing marijuana?
Asked on Jan 20th, 2014 on Criminal Law - Utah
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What if someone is mailing marijuana and the person receiving doesn't even use their real name? Does the receiver even have anything to worry about? Can't you say you didn't know anything about it, since anyone can send incriminating evidence to anyone they want, even in revenge?
4 ANSWERS
John J. Carney
Using the mail to send drugs is a serious federal crime that carries many years in prison. If they catch one person they will likely cooperate to convict the other people involved. Do not try to use the mail to send drugs as many people get caught and go to prison.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2014 at 5:59 AM
Thomas Edward Gates
Both parties have exposure. The police will charge both parties and it will be up to the receiver to prove they had no knowledge.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2014 at 5:59 AM
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It is possible, but it would be foolish to count on that happening. Most likely, some incriminating evidence can be found. Text messages or emails, for example, can be recovered long after the user has deleted them. Also, once the police are alerted to the presence of the marijuana, they can watch to see what the receiver does with it. Once the receiver uses it for any purpose, the theory that the receiver had no idea is ruined.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2014 at 5:58 AM
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There is no good answer to this Q - it is very illegal and you risk A64 rights for everyone it would be difficult to figure who did the mailing, but it can be done - especially if it is done more than once - involving more people in your illegal enterprise is a good way to get caught the person who picks up the product will likely be the easiest to convict - that person will be offered a deal to get the person who mailed it mailing is a good way to get caught - everything coming from Colorado is getting extra attention these days.
Answered on Jan 23rd, 2014 at 5:58 AM