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  It’s no secret that Americans love their guns. While in most other developed countries, it can take several months to purchase a firearm legally, in the United States, you can be the proud owner of a brand new gun, rifle, or revolver in just under an hour . Many Americans who bring their firearms with them while traveling to Mexico on holiday get into trouble with the Mexican authorities for failing to provide a permit and the proper paperwork. To avoid getting into trouble for illegal possession of a firearm, it is best to read up all you can about Mexico’s gun laws  and requirements for foreigners who wish to bring firearms into the country. If you get arrested for gun crimes in Mexico, hire a qualified gun crimes attorney in Tijuana , Mexico. 1. How strict are Mexico’s gun laws? Mexico has strict gun laws   to protect its citizenry. Illegally ringing firearms into the country can even land you in jail for several years. Mexican gun laws that govern the importation an...

  Did you know lawmakers in Mexico recently passed a landmark bill legalizing the recreational use of marijuana ? While recreational cannabis use is legal in Mexico, bringing it across the US-Mexico border is strictly prohibited. If you’re caught bringing marijuana into Mexico, you could face several years in prison depending on the amount  you’re carrying ! It’s tempting to assume that a drug crimes attorney in Tijuana  is only worth calling if local authorities find cannabis on your person. However, there are numerous other scenarios in which calling a marijuana crimes attorney in Tijuana  is a great idea as well. If you’re curious to learn more, read on! Here are 3 signs it’s time to call a marijuana crimes attorney in Tijuana. 1.   You’ve Made it Across the US-Mexico Border with Cannabis Without Getting Stopped   Imagine getting past the US-Mexico border without getting stopped, only to realize you have marijuana in your pocket. If you think it’s okay t...

  Did you know the Mexican government declared the prohibition of marijuana unconstitutional last year ? Mexico is home to many indigenous people  hailing from cultures like the Otomi who use cannabis in their rituals . An outright ban on recreational cannabis use breaches the rights of these cultures, so the government decided to legalize it. But what were recreational cannabis laws like before it was legalized, and what brought about the change? Here's a look at how recreational cannabis laws in Mexico have evolved. 2009: Cannabis is Decriminalized The Mexican government ruled to decriminalize cannabis in 2009 . Under the new law, any adult caught by legal authorities with cannabis on their person was asked to enroll in a drug rehabilitation program. Before the law was introduced, the penalties for cannabis possession included a fine and possible arrest. Ex-president Felipe Calderon introduced this law to free up time for law enforcement agencies to try and catch drug traffi...