what is the remification: I was expecting a package from Oregon by UPS there is $200.00 in the package and a small amount of pot (less than 1/4 oz). The package is on government hold, what can I expect next?
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HiIf pot was mailed to you and you have not received the package, it is possible an undercover police officer will try to deliver it to you. At that time, you will be arrested and charged with possession of the marijuana. This would be a state charge, since you did not do the mailing.The person who mailed it could be charged with a federal trafficking crime.Please note that if you need more information, you can use the Reply to Expert to Continue the Conversation. Otherwise, I would appreciate positive ratings so that I get credit for my time and information. This will NOT close your question. It will remain active for future follow ups.If you cannot see where to Rate me, please let me know so I can report it to the administrators of the site.Thank you.
What if I refuse the package? In that case I wouldn't have possession would I still have a problem? What about the sender of the package sense the amount is so small and it was not for sale does it make a difference?
HiCorrect. If you refuse delivery then you are not in possession. And since you had "no idea" what was in it, you could not be charged.As to the sender, it does not matter how much is in the package or that it was not for sale. It is still being distributed through the US Mail which is a federal crimeThese packages are "sniffed" out from drug dogs. This has become a very serious situation lately. Not with such small amounts, but in the mail and that is why the DEA have their dogs at different post offices.Please note that if you need more information, you can use the Reply to Expert to Continue the Conversation. Otherwise, I would appreciate positive ratings so that I get credit for my time and information. This will NOT close your question. It will remain active for future follow ups.If you cannot see where to Rate me, please let me know so I can report it to the administrators of the site.Thank you.
Isn't UPS s private company? It is not the US Mail will htat make anydifference?
HiNo. It is going through the mail. UPS is a mail service. Sorry.Please note that if you need more information, you can use the Reply to Expert to Continue the Conversation. Otherwise, I would appreciate positive ratings so that I get credit for my time and information. This will NOT close your question. It will remain active for future follow ups.If you cannot see where to Rate me, please let me know so I can report it to the administrators of the site.Thank you.
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What is the chance that the government will persue the sender under the circumstances that I listed?
HiChances are very high, because as I said, they are on this big time now. It may be that do an undercover situation on the sender to see what is actually going on in his home, etc to see if he is using this as a sample mailing to see what happens. He's on their list at this time, that much I can guarantee.And it's crazy because it's only pot. I get it. But there is so much large and wide spread distribution, the DEA is really involved. Please note that if you need more information, you can use the Reply to Expert to Continue the Conversation. Otherwise, I would appreciate positive ratings so that I get credit for my time and information. This will NOT close your question. It will remain active for future follow ups.If you cannot see where to Rate me, please let me know so I can report it to the administrators of the site.Thank you.
Last question, is it legal for the government to keep the money?
HiThey will keep it for evidence and they may under the law file a civil forfeiture for the money. Yes. Please note that if you need more information, you can use the Reply to Expert to Continue the Conversation. Otherwise, I would appreciate positive ratings so that I get credit for my time and information. This will NOT close your question. It will remain active for future follow ups.If you cannot see where to Rate me, please let me know so I can report it to the administrators of the site.Thank you.