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A medical marijuana user could face more than two decades in prison after a jury convicted him of violating federal drug laws and other charges.
Dustin Costa, 60, a former Marine turned medical marijuana activist, was found guilty Wednesday in Fresno federal court of growing marijuana, possession of marijuana for distribution, and possession of a firearm.
"The conviction of another medical cannabis patient is a senseless tragedy for all involved," said Steph Sherer, executive director of the medical cannabis advocacy group Americans for Safe Access.
A previous U.S. Supreme Court decision prevented Costa from using the phrase "medical marijuana" or relying on a medical defense in court.
His sentencing date has not been scheduled. Costa said he plans to appeal the decision.
Newshawk: User - 420 Magazine
Source: The Mercury News
Pubdate: 23 November 2006
Copyright: 2006 Associated Press
Contact: The Mercury News - Bay Area news, sports, business, entertainment, lifestyle and commentary
Website: The Mercury News - Bay Area news, sports, business, entertainment, lifestyle and commentary
Dustin Costa, 60, a former Marine turned medical marijuana activist, was found guilty Wednesday in Fresno federal court of growing marijuana, possession of marijuana for distribution, and possession of a firearm.
"The conviction of another medical cannabis patient is a senseless tragedy for all involved," said Steph Sherer, executive director of the medical cannabis advocacy group Americans for Safe Access.
A previous U.S. Supreme Court decision prevented Costa from using the phrase "medical marijuana" or relying on a medical defense in court.
His sentencing date has not been scheduled. Costa said he plans to appeal the decision.
Newshawk: User - 420 Magazine
Source: The Mercury News
Pubdate: 23 November 2006
Copyright: 2006 Associated Press
Contact: The Mercury News - Bay Area news, sports, business, entertainment, lifestyle and commentary
Website: The Mercury News - Bay Area news, sports, business, entertainment, lifestyle and commentary
