Miscellaneous

Can a CPS Officer take your child for marijuana smell?

Can a CPS Officer take your child for marijuana smell?

CPS can step in and remove children from any home for any reason that they deem threatening to the children. So “Yes” they can. The next question is “Will they?” Stop worrying and also stop smoking marijuana. If you get any contact from any government agent, officer, CPS worker, then get a lawyer ASAP.

Is it OK to smoke pot in your house with kids?

Child safety is a major concern for lawmakers, child welfare agencies and advocates — now more than ever. Legalizing marijuana use doesn’t mean authorities are going to be OK with you smoking a joint in your house while your kids watch television in the next room.

When to talk to Child Protective Services about marijuana?

Another thing that an officer or child protective services representative will take into account is whether your home reeks of cannabis. This is a big no-no and an indication to them that you are partaking far too much and/or far too often. Like alcohol, you cannot abuse marijuana and expect to be perceived as an in-control person or parent.

What to do if your child smokes marijuana?

Stop worrying and also stop smoking marijuana. If you get any contact from any government agent, officer, CPS worker, then get a lawyer ASAP. When CPS does an investigation, they classify their findings on a scale from 1 to 5. 5 means that there is no cause found to investigate further and the matter is closed.

Can a Texas CPS take your child away?

Perhaps surprisingly in this age of relaxing drug prohibition, the Texas Department of Family Protective Services (CPS) has and will take children from parents, and ultimately terminate parental rights, over Marijuana use. In the Interest of L.G.R. 498 S.W.3d 195 is a good example of such a case from 2016.

CPS can step in and remove children from any home for any reason that they deem threatening to the children. So “Yes” they can. The next question is “Will they?” Stop worrying and also stop smoking marijuana. If you get any contact from any government agent, officer, CPS worker, then get a lawyer ASAP.

Why does CPS need to know about cannabis use?

For those who choose to do so, it is generally because there is nothing else that works, and because medicating with the plant makes them a better parent. This doesn’t always factor into a CPS wellness check, especially when the agency believes there is child endangerment.

Stop worrying and also stop smoking marijuana. If you get any contact from any government agent, officer, CPS worker, then get a lawyer ASAP. When CPS does an investigation, they classify their findings on a scale from 1 to 5. 5 means that there is no cause found to investigate further and the matter is closed.