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The California Supreme Court decided Thursday that the state's medical
marijuana law can be used as a defense against criminal charges but
does not insulate people from prosecution.
The ruling, which left substantial areas unclear, left law enforcement
officials free to arrest patients or caregivers who they believe are
growing more pot than required for specified medical needs.
But the court's ruling said defendants are likewise free to invoke the
Compassionate Use Act both before and during trial.
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Thursday's ruling marks the first time California's highest court has
addressed Proposition 215, the controversial initiative that runs
counter to the federal government's zero-tolerance policy.
The case overturns the 1997 felony conviction of blind diabetic Myron
Mower of Twain Harte, in Tuolumne County, who was arrested after police
spotted 31 marijuana plants growing in his front yard. Mower was using
the marijuana after his doctor suggested it to treat nausea and weight
loss.
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Pubdate: Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Copyright: 2002 The Sacramento Bee
Website: Northern California Breaking News, Sports & Crime | The Sacramento Bee
Details: MapInc
marijuana law can be used as a defense against criminal charges but
does not insulate people from prosecution.
The ruling, which left substantial areas unclear, left law enforcement
officials free to arrest patients or caregivers who they believe are
growing more pot than required for specified medical needs.
But the court's ruling said defendants are likewise free to invoke the
Compassionate Use Act both before and during trial.
[snip]
Thursday's ruling marks the first time California's highest court has
addressed Proposition 215, the controversial initiative that runs
counter to the federal government's zero-tolerance policy.
The case overturns the 1997 felony conviction of blind diabetic Myron
Mower of Twain Harte, in Tuolumne County, who was arrested after police
spotted 31 marijuana plants growing in his front yard. Mower was using
the marijuana after his doctor suggested it to treat nausea and weight
loss.
[snip]
Pubdate: Fri, 19 Jul 2002
Source: Sacramento Bee (CA)
Copyright: 2002 The Sacramento Bee
Website: Northern California Breaking News, Sports & Crime | The Sacramento Bee
Details: MapInc
