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and N. Frontage Rd.: Justin L. Britt, 30, Palmer, stopped for erratic driving, was allegedly found to have marijuana paraphernalia ... Charges: DUI, marijuana possession, eluding arrest. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
Man suspected in Ind. deaths nabbed in Hillcrest Nov 17, 2008
SAN DIEGO: A boat loaded with 734 pounds of marijuana was seized by U.S. Customs and Border Protection agents about seven miles off the Imperial Beach coast, and two men were arrested, authorities said ... Agents found 186 wrapped packages of marijuana, valued at about $330,000, hidden under the floor of the boat, which had U.S. registration. (San Diego Union-Tribune)
Emerson lays down the law about marijuana Nov 16, 2008
It seems that the recent passage of Question 2, which decriminalized possession of small amounts of marijuana, caused confusion (and perhaps raised hopes. among some students at Emerson College. (Boston Globe)
18 arrested in raids on violent Richmond gang Nov 16, 2008
Investigators seized more than two pounds of cocaine, a pound of marijuana, $17,000 in cash and eight guns, including a fully automatic weapon, said Sara Simpson, a special agent in charge with the state Department of Justice's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. Members or associates of the gang have been linked to more than half the city's 47 homicides and 350 shootings last year, authorities said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
155 pounds of pot seized on interstate Nov 16, 2008
Published: Sunday, November 16, 2008 12:42 AM MST The Wyoming Highway Patrol seized 155 pounds of marijuana this week during a traffic stop near Gillette. The drug bust happened Friday at about 10 a.m. on Interstate 90. (Gillette News-Record, WY)
Beyond the courtroom Nov 16, 2008
In those days, major marijuana arrests were being made almost on a weekly basis at the agricultural inspection stations, Blair said ... According to Blair, Pease had stopped a vehicle laden with marijuana going north and driven by a former Chicago Police officer named Brooks. (Lake City Reporter, FL)
* FEATURE : Despite failures, search for obesity drugs is still on Nov 16, 2008
They take on the same target in the central nervous system as marijuana. But instead of sharpening appetite X the munchies associated with smoking cannabis X they work in reverse, dulling the urge to eat. (Taipei Times, Taiwan -- World)
Maui man filed lawsuit over earlier medical marijuana seizure Nov 16, 2008
WAILUKU, Maui A little more than a week before he was arrested as the alleged head of a marijuana trafficking organization, Brian Murphy filed a lawsuit complaining the Maui Police Department was interfering with the operation of Patients Without Time, the Pa'ia-based medical marijuana advocacy group he founded, The Maui News reported. Representing himself in the 2nd Circuit Court filing, Murphy described how medical marijuana was seized in two incidents in which police executed search... (Honolulu Advertiser)
'Change' you can bank upon Nov 16, 2008
Let us also hope that when Barack Obama is nearing the end of his term, filmmaker Oliver Stone does not offer the electorate a damning mythic film called "H" that emphasizes the wild college days of President Barack H. Obama when, decades ago, as he freely admits, he used both hard drugs and marijuana. Public financing of campaigns was a liberal given for more than a quarter-century. (Fresno Bee -- Opinion)
Justices Consider Rights Issues Nov 16, 2008
The school board upheld the suspension, agreeing with Morse that Frederick's message insinuated approval of smoking marijuana and that it was counter to the school's mission of discouraging illegal drug use. "This case is ultimately about drugs and other illegal substances," said former solicitor general Kenneth W. Starr -- perhaps better known as the special prosecutor of President Bill Clinton -- who is representing the school board pro bono. (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)
Hats off to Broun starting national dialogue Nov 16, 2008
The same liberal who sends Broun an "atta-boy" for voting against federal control of medical marijuana clinics now cusses him out for characterizing some of Obama's policy ideas as Marxist. Here are the facts: Obama did make comments about launching a highly funded civilian national security force, his campaign did use strong-arm tactics against a private citizen - "Joe the Plumber" - and certain members of the media, and some on his side of the aisle are calling for restrictions on free speech... (Athens Banner-Herald)
$150,000 bail each for robbery suspects Nov 16, 2008
According to Sander's statement, Davenport allegedly purchased marijuana at the residence of the three victims ... The gunmen took 1,000 cash, a 1,500 Mac laptop, a 350 cell phone, a 1,000 Sony laptop, marijuana from the living room table and Davenport's 50 cell phone ... Sander said no information has been presented to him regarding any possible charges being filed against the reported victims for possession of marijuana. (Ellensburg Daily Record, WA)
Meth problemdiscussed atannual summit Nov 16, 2008
Bancroft said meth in Del Norte County "is now the third-most prevalent reason people seek treatment." He said alcohol is first and marijuana second ... Sheriff Dean Wilson made a connection between the meth problem and marijuana. (Daily Triplicate)
Attorney general announces Mansfield ecstacy ring bust (8) Nov 16, 2008
During a separate investigation, which concluded in April, police rounded up about 45 people who allegedly sold marijuana, cocaine, hallucinogenic mushrooms, LSD and methamphetamines. In this case, the ecstacy ring operated in the Mansfield area and the drugs came from New York via Lock Haven, Clinton County, according to Fisher. (Wellsboro Gazette, PA)
Judge Rules Medical Marijuana Users Can Be Arrested Nov 16, 2008
SAN FRANCISCO -- A California woman whose doctor says marijuana is the only medicine keeping her alive is not immune from federal prosecution on drug charges, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday ... On her doctor's advice, Raich eats or smokes marijuana every couple of hours to ease her pain and bolster a nonexistent appetite as conventional drugs did not work ... The latest legal wrangling once again highlighted the conflict between the federal government, which declares marijuana an... (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
US upholds medical marijuana ban Nov 16, 2008
Eleven US states allow medical marijuana on doctors' orders. A US federal appeals court has ruled that a California woman who uses marijuana to ease a number of ailments can be prosecuted on federal charges ... Her doctor testified that she could die if she stopped taking marijuana. (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
Research Supports Medicinal Marijuana Nov 16, 2008
AIDS patients suffering from debilitating nerve pain got as much or more relief by smoking marijuana as they would typically get from prescription drugs -- and with fewer side effects -- according to a study conducted under rigorously controlled conditions with government-grown pot. In a five-day study performed in a specially ventilated hospital ward where patients smoked three marijuana cigarettes a day, more than half the participants tallied significant reductions in pain ... But other... (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
News Stories Nov 16, 2008
Medical Marijuana Full Coverage on Yahoo. News. (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
Business calendar Nov 16, 2008
National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws, 7 p.m., Raglands, 1023 Park St., across from Five Points Theatre. jax. (Florida Times-Union)
Former Supreme Court Justice O'Connor to Join 3rd Circuit Panel Nov 15, 2008 Teen center, police differ on recent incident Nov 15, 2008 Don't Let a DUI Spoil Tailgating Fun ... or Worse Nov 15, 2008 California and local hunters plead guilty to violations (40) Nov 15, 2008 Medical marijuana advocate arrested in sting Nov 15, 2008 Police Blotter: Nov. 15, 2008 Nov 15, 2008 DeKalb cops try to win friends Nov 15, 2008 UNI top receivers arrested, suspended Nov 15, 2008 Hoosman family cries foul over possible sentence Nov 15, 2008 Drugs And Homosexuality In Ghanaian Prisons Nov 15, 2008 Fill-in teacher rolls on the rise Nov 15, 2008 ATOD surveys show lower use of drugs among teens Nov 15, 2008 Are Pseudoephedrine Laws Tough Enough? Nov 15, 2008 Justice: Begging Your Pardon Nov 15, 2008 More of this story Nov 15, 2008 Statehouse Roundup -- Hitching wagons to a star Nov 14, 2008 Mexican crime reporter killed in car Nov 14, 2008 Toxicology report in on Berry, Jones shooting Nov 14, 2008 Authorities Conduct Richmond Gang Raids Nov 14, 2008 Texas death row inmate threatens senator again Nov 14, 2008 Warrants Served on 68 Alleged Drug Dealers Nov 14, 2008 On the Books (55) Nov 14, 2008 Robbery suspects say it was 'just a joke' Nov 14, 2008 Man dies in home invasion Nov 14, 2008 Deliberations to begin in fatal wreck Nov 14, 2008 NOPD chief admits cash is missing Nov 14, 2008 25 Arrested In 'Operation Showdown' Gang Raid Nov 14, 2008 Massachusetts, Michigan, marijuana, and law-enforcement priorities Nov 14, 2008 Kufuor's Legacy: Sex, Drugs & 'Kokofu Football' Nov 14, 2008 More Area News Nov 14, 2008 Police: Drug dogs found pot in Worthing High teacher's car Nov 14, 2008 HISD: Drugs, Gun Found At High School Nov 14, 2008 Nov. 13 edition: Police logs Nov 14, 2008 Police Beat: Nov. 14, 2008 Nov 14, 2008 IPSO: Suspect has a long criminal record Nov 13, 2008 6 more in suit over officer's false affidavits Nov 13, 2008 Plymouth youth moved to a more independent living arrangement Nov 13, 2008 Wednesday's Sentinel police reports (43) Nov 13, 2008 Georgetown boat crash: Drug charges dropped against teacher (81) Nov 13, 2008 Clerk thwarts attempted robbery at liquor store Nov 13, 2008 Sheriff's Report: Nov. 3 - Nov. 9, 2008 Nov 13, 2008 Obama on Drugs Nov 13, 2008 Latest Internet sting lands 12th suspect behind bars Nov 13, 2008 Harrison overcomes obstacles Nov 13, 2008 Justices Consider Rights Issues Nov 13, 2008 Troopers Find Drugs In SUV, Finish Delivery Nov 13, 2008 Editorial: The voters endorse single-payer health care Nov 13, 2008 Obama will be no exception to the law of politics Nov 13, 2008 6-year prison stint for Trenton pot grower Nov 13, 2008 Heroin mostly passes through Pinal Yet marijuana, meth and cocaine seizures were up in 2007, narcotics sergeant says Nov 13, 2008 Two arrested in attack on Tigard man they met through Craigslist Nov 13, 2008 Valley family adds 1 adoptee to overflowing household Nov 13, 2008 Judge Rules Medical Marijuana Users Can Be Arrested Nov 13, 2008 Research Supports Medicinal Marijuana Nov 13, 2008 US upholds medical marijuana ban Nov 13, 2008 Lewisville police reports Nov 13, 2008 Public Safety log from the Nov. 13 edition Nov 13, 2008 Mid-Prairie Elementary schools celebrate Red Ribbon Week Nov 13, 2008 5 seizures net $300,000 in drugs Nov 13, 2008 Nogales teen dies and 10 migrants are injured Friday Nov 13, 2008 $2 million in marijuana seized at checkpoint Nov 12, 2008 Serial killer Arthur Shawcross dead at 63 Nov 12, 2008 Best and worst of us Nov 12, 2008 Seal Beach bans the sale of medical marijuana Nov 12, 2008 Hearings delayed in trio of cases Monday Nov 12, 2008
Marco Laboy-Torres was convicted in 1999 on marijuana possession charges and was prosecuted in federal court in Harrisburg in 2006 on charges that he made false statements about his criminal history when attempting to purchase firearms. In the appeal, Assistant Federal Public Defender Frederick W. Ulrich argues that the federal gun law has been interpreted by the U.S. Supreme Court to apply only to convictions in domestic courts, as opposed to foreign courts. (Law.com)
Editorial: Marriage & Government? Nov 15, 2008
Development, water, marijuana, tax schemes. This is why we have representative government. (KSBW 8, CA)
In the letter, Marcucci stated that "a strong odor of burnt marijuana" was detected by officers who entered the building ... Stalsworth and Boilla were taken aback by the marijuana accusation ... Stalsworth asked, "If they thought there was marijuana present, why didn't they make an arrest?" The letter also stated that the event was a private party that was attended by two members of the ATC board. (Orange Bulletin, CT)
Most states take into account any substance, including marijuana, prescription drugs and even over-the-counter drugs, such as antihistamines, which may impair a driver's ability think clearly and safely operate a motor vehicle. "If you're pulled over on suspicion of drunken driving, police typically use three methods of determining whether a driver has been driving under the influence," says Stephanie Rahlfs, an attorney with FindLaw. (Atlantic News-Telegraph, IO)
Ronald A. Rudolph, 22, of Butte pleaded guilty to criminal possession of dangerous drugs less than 60 grams of marijuana first offense. He was sentenced to six months in jail, deferred, fined 185 and must enroll in and complete a drug class at his own expense. (Montana Standard, MT)
PA'IA, Maui The head of a medical marijuana advocacy group on Maui and six other men have been charged with running a drug trafficking ring ... As part of the investigation dubbed Operation Weedkiller, Maui police, assisted by other county, state and federal law enforcement agencies, recovered more than 335 plants, nearly 16 pounds of marijuana, a small amount of hashish and more than $14,000 in cash from several homes and businesses, he said ... "They exploited the medicinal marijuana laws to... (Honolulu Advertiser)
Anthony Shawn McCoy, 19, of the 1100 block of Pease Road, Yuba City, was arrested by the Sutter County Sheriff's Department at 11 p.m. Nov. 13 in the 200 block of Arden Avenue, Yuba City on suspicion of illegal weapon possession, possession of marijuana for sale and receiving known stolen property. He was booked into Sutter County Jail. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
One officer finds a Mason jar containing marijuana in a young man's pants ... The problem last time was they were selling marijuana. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Gray was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and violation of the Iowa drug tax stamp law. Williams was charged with serious misdemeanor possession of marijuana ... Police say a quantity of marijuana and items used to use and sell marijuana were found. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
He was convicted earlier this year of possession and intent to deliver cocaine and marijuana and will be sentenced in Black Hawk County soon. But because of at least one prior conviction --- in 1996, he was convicted of displaying a firearm in Waterloo and spent time in prison --- Hoosman could face up to 150 years in prison for the latest crime, or three times a maximum penalty of 50 years, if his felony convictions are found to be valid at an enhancements trial Tuesday. (Waterloo-Cedar Falls Courier)
He explained that daring prisoners who go out with officers for manual work do sneak out, buy drugs, especially marijuana, wrap and stick them in their anus; the only convenient way they can smuggle them into the cells. He said they are searched at the gate and if they are not arrested, when they get into the yard they sell a stick of the wrap for 4,000 old Ghana cedis and people scramble to buy itfew of the prisoners may not engage in this ignoble act. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
The district has had troubles with subs before: In March 2005, a substitute at Fresno High was arrested after sending students to his car to bring marijuana back to the classroom, where he and some of the students smoked it. Central Unified School District's list expanded from 215 last year to 345 this year. (Fresno Bee -- Local)
In the same time frame, seniors decreased their use of alcohol by 16 percent and marijuana by 9 percent ... Seven percent of freshman used tobacco and marijuana ... Most believed using meth once or twice would elicit slightly more disapproval compared to alcohol, tobacco and marijuana. (Wahpeton Daily News, ND)
Captain Larry Merchant says meth manufacturing is tied to another problem marijuana sales. He says users get high on meth and use pot to come down. (FOX23.com, OK)
Former agents Ignacio Ramos and Jose Compean are 20 months into their sentences for shooting drug dealer Osvaldo Aldrete Davila, who tried to elude the two agents after driving a van near Fabens, Texas, that was found to hold 743 pounds of marijuana ... Incredibly, in an Orwellian ruling, the appeals court said: "The exclusion of evidence relating to the size of the marijuana load and Aldrete-Davila's alleged involvement in drug-trafficking events of October 2005 did not violate the defendants'... (Investors Business Daily)
The 43-year-old driver of the car, a placard says, was high on marijuana, cocaine, benzodiazepines and opiates when he killed a 30-year-old mother of three and is now serving a 10-year sentence for vehicular homicide ... Expanded in 2004 (and with a Southern California component added for this location), the exhibit also addresses the history, use, manufacture and trafficking of drugs such as heroin, cocaine, marijuana and methamphetamine; money laundering; drug abuse and addiction and recovery... (Los Angeles Downtown News, CA)
Voters also apparently minded the old law that places criminal penalties on possession of up to an ounce of marijuana, instead opting to reclassify that as a civil offense. Many on the Hill agreed that Questions 2 and 3 pot and dogs had flown below the radar, but were driven in the end by the heavy outpouring for Obama, who took 62 percent of the vote in Massachusetts. (Scituate Mariner, MA)
Drug-related killings are soaring as cartels battle each other for lucrative routes used to deliver cocaine, marijuana, and other illegal drugs to consumers in the United States. President Felipe Calderon is cracking down and the cartels have responded with a vengeance - more than 4,000 people have been killed so far this year. (Boston Globe)
Medical examiners discovered Marijuana in the bloodstream of a Columbus man killed Oct. 27 during an early morning shooting on Old West Point Road, according to reports released by Lowndes County Coroner Greg Merchant. Following toxicology tests performed by the Jackson-based Med Screens company on 25-year-old Taylor Berry and 42-year-old Doug Jones, Merchant confirmed marijuana present in Berry s blood ... Right now, I can t really say anything about how much marijuana was in his system all I... (Columbus Commercial Dispatch, MS)
Investigators seized more than two pounds of cocaine, a pound of marijuana, $17,000 in cash and eight guns, including a fully automatic weapon, said Sara Simpson, a special agent in charge with the state Department of Justice's Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement. Members or associates of the gang have been linked to more than half the city's 47 homicides and 350 shootings last year, authorities said. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Meanwhile, prison officials reported that they found another cell phone, a makeshift weapon and what appeared to be marijuana in the cell of another death row inmate just hours after the lockdown ended Wednesday. The items were hidden in a sock in inmate Mark Stroman's cell, Texas Department of Criminal Justice spokeswoman Michelle Lyons said. (International Herald Tribune -- Technology)
The warrants cover 112 charges against the alleged dealers, ranging from selling marijuana, top selling heroin, to selling prescription medications. As of 2:30 pm, 49 of the suspects have been arrested. (WKRC.com, OH)
Lansing was found with marijuana on him while he was being booked into Butte jail the morning of July 26. Butte Police Reports. (Montana Standard, MT)
While searching the house for the gun, police found prescription pills, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. The children were placed with other relatives and police notified the Children s Division. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
Ellis has a 2004 marijuana possession arrest record, along with a number of traffic violations, while Rowland has a 2007 drug possession charge listed, according to a search of court records. The third suspect seen fleeing from the home was described as about 25 years old, with short hair and wearing black clothing. (Florida Today)
According to a toxicology report, he also had traces of marijuana in his blood. Mr. Newman was driving in foggy and damp conditions on Harlem-Grovetown Road during the early hours of May 13 with his brother, Cameron Newman, 23, of Harlem, Mallory Jason, 19, of Martinez, and Sarah Boykin, 16, of Richmond County, when he lost control of his Dodge Quad Cab truck and hit a pine tree, police said. (The Augusta Chronicle)
But when Teissier went to get the money, the property room could only account for $16,900 of the money, which police seized from his client when he was arrested with about 10 pounds of marijuana ... Tocco pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distribute marijuana in March and was given a suspended sentence of eight years, along with five years probation. (Nola.com -- Sports)
They seized nearly six pounds of methamphetamine, heroin, and 42 pounds of marijuana -- including "superplants" that produce producing eight pounds of marijuana buds per plant. Agents also found more than $100,000 and seized eight guns, including two assault rifles. (KCRA 3, CA)
The decisions made this past week to lessen the penalties surrounding one certain leafy green plant has left many proponents of medical and recreational marijuana (not horticulturists) swooning ... Similarly, voters in Michigan voted in favor of Proposal 1, which will now allow the prescription of medical marijuana in the state ... Fourteen states across the nation allow the use of medical marijuana, and 12 states have decriminalized it. (Daily Iowan, IA)
Drugs: Eight years ago, the most common drug in Ghana was Marijuana (aka wee). Today its Crack Cocaine. (Ghana Web, Ghana)
Eleven people were arrested or cited for various violations between the hours of 10:57 p.m. Thursday and 1:20 a.m. Friday in downtown Mar-shall, including three citations for minor consumption, two violations of no driver's license, two violations of driving after revocation and one violation each of curfew violation, giving a false name to police officer, public urination, possession of a small amount of marijuana and minor possession of alcohol, Marshall Police said. Marshall Independent. (Redwood Falls Gazette, MN)
Last month, two Montgomery County elementary teachers were arrested on drug charges, one of whom was charged with allegedly trafficking marijuana and cocaine. So why all the teacher trouble. (KHOU.com, TX)
A drug dog hit on marijuana in the employee parking lot, officials said. An employee, whose name was not released, was suspended with pay pending the outcome of an investigation. (Click2Houston, TX)
At 6:34 p.m. an officer responded to a report of an odor of marijuana on Spruce Street. Saturday, Nov. 8. (Acton Beacon, MA)
Nov. 8, 11:47 p.m., Beaver Lake Rd. and Rocky Lake Rd.: Gregory A. Shilling, 28, Big Lake, stopped for an equipment violation, found to have more than an ounce of marijuana and a loaded gun ... and N. Frontage Rd.: Justin L. Britt, 30, Palmer, stopped for erratic driving, was allegedly found to have marijuana paraphernalia. (Wasilla Frontiersman, AK)
In his 75 years, Bowden has been charged with breaking and entering, counterfeiting and possession of marijuana, in addition to the attempted first-degree murder and aggravated kidnapping charges. Bowden s ex-wife, Betty, 74, told the Sheriff s Office that Bowden had been threatening her and her family, which led to her getting a restraining order against him. (New Iberia, LA)
Two of the new plaintiffs, Joseph Batieste Jr., 39, and Antoinette McCullough, 35, withdrew their no-contest pleas made Friday to marijuana-possession charges ... Officers found 17 bags of marijuana floating in a toilet as well as packaging materials, according to the police report ... In court filings, Rush said she has worked numerous narcotics investigations, knows the lingo of the drug trade and has both bought cocaine and marijuana and sold fake drugs as an undercover officer. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Crime)
Earlier this year, Frank Cossey spent two months in the county jail after testing positive for marijuana while serving a house-arrest sentence for a separate illegal attempt to purchase his son a rifle. Michele Cossey pleaded guilty to one count of child endangerment in September, admitting that she purchased her son firearms and gunpowder, which investigators said he was using to build grenades. (Conshohocken Recorder, PA)
Carlisle juvenile charged with possessing marijuana. A juvenile male observed rolling a marijuana cigarette at 1 p.m. Saturday was arrested in the first block of Kerrs Avenue, according to Carlisle police ... The boy was charged with possession of marijuana and released to his mother, police said. (Carlisle Sentinel, PA)
Charging documents allege that marijuana and a pipe commonly used for smoking marijuana were found in the boat. Last month, Deputy Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Attorney Susan Callaghan charged all three men with the drug-related charges. (Montana Standard, MT)
Brown said they also found pills, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Two of the three people confessed to being involved in the robbery attempt. (Park Hills Daily Journal, MO)
11:37 p.m.: Andre Foster, 22, Boone, was arrested for failure to have insurance, possession of marijuana and possessi0n of drug paraphernalia after a traffic stop on Mamie Eisenhower near Eastern Star Masonic Home. Tuesday, Nov. 4. (Ogden Reporter, IA)
Last week, voters in Massachusetts approved a ballot initiative that eliminates criminal penalties for possessing up to an ounce of marijuana, replacing them with a $100 civil fine ... As Bruce Mirken of the Marijuana Policy Project noted, the percentage of voters approving those initiatives (65 and 63, respectively) exceeded Barack Obama's share of the vote in each state ... For years polls have indicated that a large majority of Americans think that people should not go to jail for smoking pot... (Townhall.com)
When the ambulance crew arrived, they reportedly were told the female had smoked some marijuana. The girl reportedly handed a member of the ambulance crew a bag of suspected marijuana and asked them to get rid of it; that's when police were called ... During the investigation authorities learned the male had marijuana at his residence. (Heber Springs Sun-Times, AR)
" She also showed her potential in the hurdles. Harrison had the 12th-best 300-meter hurdle time in the nation in 2006. This road to track stardom one that started as a youth and now has evolved to a spot in the Olympic Games is not without its share of injuries and near misses, but it has also seen a turbulent family history. Queen's father, William, was sent to prison in 1998 for possession of cocaine and marijuana with intent to distribute. He received a 14-year sentence, but that was... (Richmond Sports -- Rivals.com)
The school board upheld the suspension, agreeing with Morse that Frederick's message insinuated approval of smoking marijuana and that it was counter to the school's mission of discouraging illegal drug use. "This case is ultimately about drugs and other illegal substances," said former solicitor general Kenneth W. Starr -- perhaps better known as the special prosecutor of President Bill Clinton -- who is representing the school board pro bono. (Yahoo News -- Supreme Court)
The trooper was given consent to search the SUV and allegedly found 5 pounds of marijuana and 3 grams of cocaine ... Williams was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver and possession of cocaine with intent to deliver ... The driver of the SUV, Josephine Sangalang, 57, was charged with possession of marijuana with intent to deliver. (7 KETV Omaha)
Voters in various districts also gave strong support to nonbinding initiatives calling for the legalization of marijuana for medical purposes a big winner in 15 districts and a call for a greater commitment to renewable energy and sustainable food production, which won by as much as 4-to-1 in 11 districts ... Four years ago, for instance, voters in 26 legislative districts approved nonbinding questions calling for making possession of marijuana a civil offense, but the Legislature never even... (Brookline TAB, MA)
Let us also hope that when Obama is nearing the end of his term, filmmaker Oliver Stone does not offer the electorate a damning mythic film called "H" that emphasizes the wild college days of President Barack H. Obama when, decades ago, as he freely admits, he used both hard drugs and marijuana. Public financing of campaigns was a liberal given for over a quarter-century. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Opinion)
An admitted Trenton marijuana grower who was arrested after investigators tracked him from a Bucks County, Pa ... Richard Hughes, 26, pleaded guilty in October to a first-degree charge of maintaining a marijuana facility after 31 pot plants were found at his Revere Avenue apart ment ... The marijuana plants were found and Hughes was ar rested after a subsequent search of the apartment June 10. (NJ.com -- Times)
Marijuana seizures are on the increase in the county, especially in the Casa Grande and Stanfield areas ... In 2007 some 30,500 pounds of marijuana were seized, 61 pounds of methamphetamine and 58 pounds of cocaine ... Marijuana coming from Mexico has about the same potency as that grown in the U.S., but marijuana from Canada is stronger. (Casa Grande Valley Newspapers, AZ)
Officers said he was in possession of marijuana and a loaded. 38 caliber pistol. (KGW Northwest NewsChannel 8, OR)
Zach, 21/2, was abandoned at a hospital by his drug-abusing mother and went through withdrawal from heroin, meth and marijuana during the first few days of his life. "All of our kids, except one, it's been crystal meth. Crystal meth destroys families," said Ashley, 40. (AZCentral -- News)
SAN FRANCISCO -- A California woman whose doctor says marijuana is the only medicine keeping her alive is not immune from federal prosecution on drug charges, a federal appeals court ruled Wednesday ... On her doctor's advice, Raich eats or smokes marijuana every couple of hours to ease her pain and bolster a nonexistent appetite as conventional drugs did not work ... The latest legal wrangling once again highlighted the conflict between the federal government, which declares marijuana an... (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
AIDS patients suffering from debilitating nerve pain got as much or more relief by smoking marijuana as they would typically get from prescription drugs -- and with fewer side effects -- according to a study conducted under rigorously controlled conditions with government-grown pot. In a five-day study performed in a specially ventilated hospital ward where patients smoked three marijuana cigarettes a day, more than half the participants tallied significant reductions in pain ... But other... (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
Eleven US states allow medical marijuana on doctors' orders. A US federal appeals court has ruled that a California woman who uses marijuana to ease a number of ailments can be prosecuted on federal charges ... Her doctor testified that she could die if she stopped taking marijuana. (Yahoo News -- Medical Marijuana)
was arrested Saturday on charges of possession of marijuana and driving while intoxicated ... John Michael Mier, 19, of Lewisville, was arrested Sunday on charges of intoxicated assault with a vehicle and possession of marijuana ... Tony Stock, 17, of Lewisville, was arrested Sunday on charges of possession of marijuana. (McKinney Courier-Gazette, TX)
At 6:21 p.m. a woman stopped a policeman and reported that while she was canvassing for MassPIRG, two young men on Winter Street allegedly offered to sell her marijuana, and after showing her the drugs they allegedly grabbed her and tried to reach in her pocket for a wallet. She ran toward Massachusetts Avenue and the two suspects ran toward Broadway. (Arlington Advocate, MA)
Thus Red Ribbon week comes into play with its weeklong messages stressing the message "Don't do drugs." According to studies reported by Partnership for a Drug-Free America, "between the years of 1998 and 1999, the percentage of teens that associated marijuana use with a perceived risk of losing their friends due to drug use, increased from 47% to 50%." This statistic alone illustrates the importance of educating youth as to the use of drugs and their unwelcome part of society. The mere fact... (Kalona News, IA)
Officers discovered 16 packages of marijuana, weighing more than 56 pounds, hidden within the four vehicle tires. The driver, a 59-year-old man from the United States, was arrested and the marijuana and vehicle were seized ... During the inspection, officers found eight packages of marijuana, weighing more than 41 pounds, hidden in the vehicle. (Nogales International, AZ)
The driver had fled and left four bundles of marijuana in the vehicle. A total of 264 pounds of marijuana were recovered from the Chevy, located near milepost 1. (Nogales International, AZ)
More than 2,600 pounds of marijuana hidden in a load of watermelons was seized by Tucson Sector Border Patrol Agents at the I-19 checkpoint near Amado ... Upon further inspection, agents discovered 107 bundles of marijuana in the cargo area of the trailer, hidden in between cartons of watermelons ... The driver was arrested and taken to the Nogales Border Patrol station, while the truck, trailer, and marijuana will be turned over to the Drug Enforcement Administration. (FOX 11, AZ)
When the police arrived, they allegedly found a sophisticated marijuana growing operation, knives, guns and police uniforms. WCAU's Deanna Durante reports. (MSNBC -- Crime)
Where given a chance to, voters continued to show, as they often have, that they are far less hysterical about marijuana than nearly the whole politician-police-prison circuit is. Massachusetts became the 13th state to decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana and Michigan the 13th to approve its medical use ... Voters in a Hawaiian county instructed authorities to treat marijuana as a low-priority enforcement matter. (Albany Times Union)
(AP) - Seal Beach has voted to ban medical marijuana stores, although state law permits the sale of pot to people with a doctor's prescription ... Using marijuana for medical purposes has been declared legal in California since voters passed Proposition 215 in 1996 ... Federal law also makes marijuana use and sales illegal - ev 000037F2 en for medical reasons. (KLAS-TV.com, NV)
Garland was indicted by a grand jury last month for cultivating more than five marijuana plants, theft of a controlled substance over 300 (first offense), possession of marijuana (firearms enhanced), first-offense possession of drug paraphernalia (firearms enhanced), first-degree possession of a controlled substance (first offense), and first-offense theft of a legend drug under 300, all Class D felonies ... Michelle Garland has been indicted for possession of marijuana and possession of drug... (Murray Ledger & Times, KY)
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