Originally Posted by
princecharles
I have a friend who got pinched for just this.
DeFacto rule/law is be a 'player' all you like, no risk. As soon as you collect or payout for even one other player, law enforcement will see you as a target. They had him on a taped phone call. Doesn't matter if it's a friend, you made no money on the deal, etc.
Similar with drugs. Users are at the very bottom of the totem pole. At worst depending on your state simple possession. However if someone GIVES drugs (no money changes hands) to another person, that is considered dealing and or distribution.