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When "Legal" Goes Horrifyingly Wrong: A Tragic Reminder from Nassau County

It's a story that makes your stomach churn. This week, a Georgia woman, Rachel Lodice, was sentenced to up to 10 years in prison in Nassau County, New York. Her crime? Driving while high on marijuana, causing a horrific crash that killed 64-year-old Cynthia Mitchell and severely injured her passenger. You might be thinking, "But isn't marijuana legal in New York?" And you'd be right. Adults 21 and over can legally possess and consume cannabis in New York State. But here's where common sense must step in, and where Rachel Lodice's actions tragically failed. Legal Doesn't Mean Without Consequence The legalization of marijuana has been a significant shift, and for many, it's about personal freedom and responsible choices. However, there's a world of difference between enjoying a cannabis product responsibly in the privacy of your home and getting behind the wheel of a car while impaired. Consider the facts of this case: Extreme Reckles...

$729,000 Worth of Marijuana Discovered In Mattress

Naco, Arizona — U.S. Customs and Border Protection officers stopped a smuggling attempt when they seized $729,000 of marijuana concealed in a mattress at the Naco, Ariz., Port of Entry. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 330 pounds of marijuana in a mattress. Customs and Border Protection officers discovered 330 pounds of marijuana in a mattress at the Naco, Ariz., Port of Entry on Saturday. The marijuana had a street value of $729,000. CBP officers screening traffic coming from Mexico on Saturday selected a Chevrolet pickup truck full of furniture for further inspection. The truck was being driven by a 30-year-old man from Naco, Sonora, Mexico. With the assistance of a special K-9 team, the officers discovered that a mattress was stuffed with packages of marijuana weighing nearly 330 pounds. The marijuana had an estimated street value of $729,000.