What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Iowa
I have a very interesting issue that needs addressed. I live with a roommate who smokes marijuana. I myself do not. He used to smoke outside but is now smoking in his room. We live in a an apartment complex so I am not sure if the neighbors can smell the smoke.
I have told him that this needs to stop because I can be charged with possession since both of our names are on the lease. If I am charged, I will lose my job and will have to pay my loans back immediately without the possibility of receiving more in the future. My future and everything I have worked for would end.
I have a few questions:
1. Is this true that I can get into legal trouble even if I claim that I his habit was unknown to me? (I spend very little time at the apartment and he confines himself to his room.)
2. Is a complaint from a neighbor enough probable cause to enter my apartment?
3. If a police officer does show up at my door, should I open it and speak with them?
I would hate to narc on my friend and have been thinking of breaking my lease and moving out. I feel I can blackmail him into covering my half of the rent with the threat of calling the cops or telling his parents...
Please help. I am desperate and in need of some sound advice. My parents are currently contacting a lawyer to see what my options are.
DG JimsonWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
I have a very interesting issue that needs addressed. I live with a roommate who smokes marijuana. I myself do not. He used to smoke outside but is now smoking in his room. We live in a an apartment complex so I am not sure if the neighbors can smell the smoke.
I have told him that this needs to stop because I can be charged with possession since both of our names are on the lease. If I am charged, I will lose my job and will have to pay my loans back immediately without the possibility of receiving more in the future. My future and everything I have worked for would end.
I have a few questions:
1. Is this true that I can get into legal trouble even if I claim that I his habit was unknown to me? (I spend very little time at the apartment and he confines himself to his room.)
2. Is a complaint from a neighbor enough probable cause to enter my apartment?
3. If a police officer does show up at my door, should I open it and speak with them?
I would hate to narc on my friend and have been thinking of breaking my lease and moving out. I feel I can blackmail him into covering my half of the rent with the threat of calling the cops or telling his parents...
Please help. I am desperate and in need of some sound advice. My parents are currently contacting a lawyer to see what my options are.
DG JimsonWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?