YES. A history of violent, drug-related crimes may lead to the denial of a medical marijuana card. Such crimes often involve illegal weapons, drug manufacturing, or sales. Moreover, if you don’t comply with Florida’s medical marijuana laws, you might lose your card’s protection. Consequently, you could face severe criminal charges. Remember, getting and keeping a medical cannabis card is a privilege, not a right. Other reasons patients can be denied can be found here: Top 5 Reasons Marijuana Cards are Denied. The existence of a drug-related crime may be an obstacle to you getting automatic approval as a patient with chronic disease or debilitating symptoms.
A History of Drug-Related Violent Crimes
Many Americans have always used cannabis medicinally to help moderate symptoms, even before it was legalized. Unfortunately, some of these people have prior charges for cannabis possession. In most states, if the amount was less than two ounces, it is categorized as a ‘personal use’ amount. Having a personal-use drug charge or prior might not create a problem when you want to get your medical card. However, if you were charged with drug distribution or manufacturing, that may be a larger problem to getting a card. In addition, if you were ever convicted of a crime where a gun and/or drugs were involved, that may also pose a significant obstacle. Criminal charges resulting from a violent crime or involving guns may not make it possible to get approved for your medical marijuana card.
