Nate Oats to Alabama

[STEVEHOLT]

So dumb, cops wouldn’t bat an eye if it was 120 beers. And some pong cups.

That damn tax stamp

 

[orangefog]

That damn tax stamp

What is a "tax stamp"? Is that the tattoo in the lower back?

 

[atlanticuse]

Felony arrests always happen to Alabama right before the NCAA Tourney.
At least this guy didn't have a firearm.

 

[IthacaMatt]

Yeah but tobacco kills you dude! It is both extremely addictive and it kills you! And you can still buy cartons of the stuff at any convenience store or gas station in the entire nation to your hearts content (or discontent). Not much of a WAR. Would be much more mad at a friend or family member if I caught them with a pound of that stuff.

Tobacco itself probably wouldn't be that unhealthy if they didn't add all the chemicals to it - nicotine only occurs in small amounts naturally in cigarettes. It's the addictive elements, so they add more to it. There is ammonia in them, too.

 

[Niastri]

What is a "tax stamp"? Is that the tattoo in the lower back?

He probably had enough weed where it was considered distribution level… Maybe that's not even legal, but he didn't have a tax stamp for his weed sales?

EDIT: if you were looking for another reason to never want to go to Alabama, read this Google summary:

"If you are arrested for marijuana possession in Alabama, authorities care about a "tax stamp" (or lack thereof) because it serves as an additional felony charge used to penalize individuals, particularly those suspected of dealing or possessing significant quantities. Alabama law requires that anyone in possession of illegal drugs—including marijuana—must purchase and affix a stamp from the Alabama Department of Revenue as proof that an excise tax has been paid."

So it's illegal to have and distribute marijuana in Alabama… But if they catch you with marijuana, they charge you with a felony for not having paid a tax for the thing is illegal to buy. The crazy thing is if they think he's selling it, he could actually go to jail for 10 years.

But he'll still probably play on Friday.

Racist Alabama cops probably didn't know that they were dealing with a member of the Crimson Tide. I imagine all charges will be dismissed.

 

[orangefog]

He probably had enough weed where it was considered distribution level… Maybe that's not even legal, but he didn't have a tax stamp for his weed sales?

You're probably right, but I was just being a dumbass.

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Felony arrests always happen to Alabama right before the NCAA Tourney.
At least this guy didn't have a firearm.

He’s looking at 10 years. Yikes

 

[llandz]

Glad I saw this in time to change my bracket for tonight's bracket party I am going to.

 

[Forza Azzurri]

I am guessing that Holloway will appear before good ole JImmy Roberts - same judge that initally heard the Bediako case.

AD probably has Roberts on speed-dial...

 

[Cusefan0307]

As someone who is sick and tired of smelling pot in public venues, I cannot stand Albany.

I feel that way about cigarettes.

And that still happened when it was illegal.

At least you can drink and eat weed.

 

[Anstza]

Well, new studies show that heavy use does rot your brain cells and alters your appearance and speech patterns

Yes. And heavy abuse of Mcdonald’s leads to diabetes, heart disease, and obesity. Everything in moderation folks.

 

[Blanko97]

Isn't possessing that quantity still a crime in New York?

Of beer?

 

[STEVEHOLT]

He probably had enough weed where it was considered distribution level… Maybe that's not even legal, but he didn't have a tax stamp for his weed sales?

EDIT: if you were looking for another reason to never want to go to Alabama, read this Google summary:

"If you are arrested for marijuana possession in Alabama, authorities care about a "tax stamp" (or lack thereof) because it serves as an additional felony charge used to penalize individuals, particularly those suspected of dealing or possessing significant quantities. Alabama law requires that anyone in possession of illegal drugs—including marijuana—must purchase and affix a stamp from the Alabama Department of Revenue as proof that an excise tax has been paid."

So it's illegal to have and distribute marijuana in Alabama… But if they catch you with marijuana, they charge you with a felony for not having paid a tax for the thing is illegal to buy. The crazy thing is if they think he's selling it, he could actually go to jail for 10 years.

But he'll still probably play on Friday.

Racist Alabama cops probably didn't know that they were dealing with a member of the Crimson Tide. I imagine all charges will be dismissed.

who is going to pay such a tax and thereby alert the authorities to having purchased the illegal substance in the first place ?

 

[oldpinepoint]

As someone who is sick and tired of smelling pot in public venues, I cannot stand Albany.

I especially enjoy it while I’m drivin on the highway.

 

[Niastri]

who is going to pay such a tax and thereby alert the authorities to having purchased the illegal substance in the first place ?

Right, it is an optional way they have implemented to make people into felons... From what I understand in my two minutes of search, the way the law is written, the law enforcement has wide discretion as to whether or not to apply "distribution" or "missing tax stamp" charges. (IANAL)

In Alabama, I'm sure that means black people become felons and white people are charged with misdemeanor "possession" for the exact same incident.

It isn't coincidental that Felons are restricted from voting in Alabama... But once you find out you might go to jail for 10 years for a baggie of Marijuana and a bong, giving up your right to vote for freedom seems like a good deal. It is a systematic way of reducing the right of black people to vote.

But that veered way into politics. My apologies.

 

[FasterCuse]

From what I understand in my two minutes of search, the way the law is written, the law enforcement has wide discretion as to whether or not to apply "distribution" or "missing tax stamp" charges. (IANAL)

Be careful with comments like this. Who knows what kind of ads you're going to get.

 

[Niastri]

Be careful with comments like this. Who knows what kind of ads you're going to get.

That's funny... I am seen that acronym used so many times, it never occured to me what it spells out...

(And syracusefan.com already tried to sell me a butt plug. Yikes.)

Joking

 

[CuseFaninVT]

Right, it is an optional way they have implemented to make people into felons... From what I understand in my two minutes of search, the way the law is written, the law enforcement has wide discretion as to whether or not to apply "distribution" or "missing tax stamp" charges. (IANAL)

In Alabama, I'm sure that means black people become felons and white people are charged with misdemeanor "possession" for the exact same incident.

It isn't coincidental that Felons are restricted from voting in Alabama... But once you find out you might go to jail for 10 years for a baggie of Marijuana and a bong, giving up your right to vote for freedom seems like a good deal. It is a systematic way of reducing the right of black people to vote.

But that veered way into politics. My apologies.

PREACH!

 

[CuseFaninVT]

I’ve got no idea if he was actually dealing as the police are implying in this article.

Prosecutors: 'Drug transactions' on phone of Alabama's Aden Holloway

Prosecutors allege "drug transactions" were found on Crimson Tide basketball star Aden Holloway's phone after he was arrested on a felony drug charge, according to documents obtained by ESPN.

www.espn.com

Just really curious as to why, if this is true, he’d risk everything for what must be chump change compared to what he’s getting from NIL.

The fact that he had 2.1 pounds whereas 2.2 pounds is distribution weight is also very interesting.

 

[atlanticuse]

I can't believe we're still worried about marijuana in the year 2026.

But people who stink of it bother others.
I was at the store today - and airport last week - where people reaked so much it was disgusting. Like personal hygiene was 50th on their list of priorities.

 

[JarHeadJim]

You live in Alabama this is the stupidity you subject yourself to. Come north folks.

You sound like the Governor of NY.

 

[IthacaMatt]

But people who stink of it bother others.
I was at the store today - and airport last week - where people reaked so much it was disgusting. Like personal hygiene was 50th on their list of priorities.

Cigarettes smell worse. Do you feel equally disgusted by that?

 

[atlanticuse]

Cigarettes smell worse. Do you feel equally disgusted by that?

yes.
But to me I'm disgusted more by the smell of old dank pot.
And where I live it's illegal. Nicotine is not, and is not a Federally classed drug.
And the people who stink of it are lowlifes.