KBCraig
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That's the theory whose legal basis the OP is trying to confirmSheriff's are elected officials therefore the highest law enforcer in a state.
That's the theory whose legal basis the OP is trying to confirmSheriff's are elected officials therefore the highest law enforcer in a state.
That's the theory whose legal basis the OP is trying to confirm
Does anyone have anything to contribute regarding the reality of the law? I have heard all the jaded opinions before (repeatedly to the point of becoming tiresome). I was hoping for an intellectual discussion of the supremacy clause.
Anyone? Bueller?
Gee, I mention lese majeste, the Assizes and the Founders. How much more intellectual do you want?
It seems to me when some folks say intellectual they mean something they can agree with.
Montana is right.
Why should the Federal government be able to prosecute medical marijuana patients in California, who are totally in compliance with their state's laws (for example)?
Granted it wouldn't prevent Sheriffs from giving the Feds permission, but there is at least the notion that local LEOs do not enforce Federal laws.
Too bad they will probably lose, because this issue has already come up w/re medical marijuana, and the courts sided with the Feds.
Y'all reap what you sow. I hope everyone is pleased.
I imagine that Federal would trump State, just as State trumps Local. Such as the Home Rule Laws where locals use (used) Inducing panic and such as a way to disarm a law abiding OCer.
I imagine that Federal would trump State, just as State trumps Local. Such as the Home Rule Laws where locals use (used) Inducing panic and such as a way to disarm a law abiding OCer.
A short example of "trumping" would be a preemption-type of statute. The State of Washington fully preempts all statutes on firearm possession, and specifically states that cities, towns, counties and other municipalities may not create an ordinance that is more strict than state law. In that case, the sub divisions may adopt state law, but cannot lawfully make an ordinance that is "more strict" than what is allowed by the state. Also, if it's unlawful in the state statute's, a sub division of the state may not make it lawful in their jurisdiction.
Montana is right.
Why should the Federal government be able to prosecute medical marijuana patients in California, who are totally in compliance with their state's laws (for example)?
Granted it wouldn't prevent Sheriffs from giving the Feds permission, but there is at least the notion that local LEOs do not enforce Federal laws.
Too bad they will probably lose, because this issue has already come up w/re medical marijuana, and the courts sided with the Feds.
Y'all reap what you sow. I hope everyone is pleased.
...but do not wish to have my beliefs shoved down the throat of others.
I'd say you get a better deal with the Sheriffs. i hope. I heard they were sworn to uphold the Constitution, local cops i dont know what they swear to. some days you wonder.
Every law enforcement officer here in WA takes the same oath.
I guess i'll grant the cops permission to carry too.