Miscellaneous

War on Drugs: 0, Defendant: 1

By Anne Skove, Esq.

How often is a defendant acquitted of a drug charge...when the amount in question is 15 pounds of marijuana?

Personal consumption, said the jury, who shook the defendant's hand after the trial was over. Then they all went out and bought extra-large bags of pork rinds. (Kidding.)

The defendant has reason to celebrate -- he could be serving a 30-year sentence.

See Drug Suspect Argues Personal Consumption -- And Wins, Tom Collins, News Tribune (January 30, 2009).

Full post as published by court-o-rama.org on January 30, 2009 (boomark / email).