Colorado voters face key choice on marijuana law
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- Colorado voters face key choice on marijuana law
- Feds Raid Another Medical Marijuana Clinic
- Marijuana odor in Hodges Hall
- Mailman accused of delivering marijuana on route
- Bristol man indicted for marijuana operation
Colorado voters face key choice on marijuana law
Denver Post – Sep 29, 2006
Colorado already has low penalties for possession of a small amount of marijuana – it’s one of 11 states that has modest fines but no jail time for possession of a small amount. If you’re already a marijuana user, you’re obviously not deterred by current law, and it’s open to question whether a lot more Coloradans will take up the habit if it’s legalized. And, if Amendment 44 is passed, federal marijuana laws will of course remain in effect, as will state laws against possession of larger amounts, growing and selling, open display and use, driving under the influence of the weed and use by minors… ) Amendment 44 is a statewide replay of the marijuana legalization measure approved by Denver voters in 2005, and it’s backed by the same group, Safer Alternatives for Enjoyable Recreation (SAFER). The group takes an interesting and narrow approach to the issue, arguing that since state law allows adults over 21 to use alcohol, it also should allow the same people to use marijuana if they choose. SAFER also argues that smoking marijuana is safer than drinking. Opponents, including many law enforcement officials, offer traditional anti-marijuana arguments: The drug is dangerous and has adverse health and psychological effects, its use leads to experimentation with other drugs, and legalization would attract drug users to Colorado. Opponents argue most strongly that legalizing small amounts of marijuana would set a bad example for teenagers, leading to increased use by young people. Beyond the usual pro and con arguments about marijuana, it’s interesting to think about whether Amendment 44 will make an difference whether it passes or fails. Colorado already has low penalties for possession of a small amount of marijuana – it’s one of 11 states that has modest fines but no jail time for possession of a small amount.
Feds Raid Another Medical Marijuana Clinic
NBC4.TV – Sep 29, 2006
30, and two other raids also took place recently in Mendocino and Riverside. Although state voters approved medical marijuana, federal law bans marijuana for any use. September 27, 2006:.
Marijuana odor in Hodges Hall
MU The Parthenon – MU The Parthenon (subscription) – Sep 29, 2006
substring(0, thispageresult. 20 reporting a strong odor of marijuana coming from 233 Hodges Hall. Remmy Kulsum of 233 Hodges Hall and Jason Soloman of 143 Hodges Hall were in the room when officers arrived. Both of the men denied smoking or having marijuana. Officers were able to see a green leafy substance laying on a desk and a seed on the floor. The men were not arrested, but they did receive citations from judicial affairs… 20 reporting a strong odor of marijuana coming from 233 Hodges Hall. Remmy Kulsum of 233 Hodges Hall and Jason Soloman of 143 Hodges Hall were in the room when officers arrived. Both of the men denied smoking or having marijuana. Officers were able to see a green leafy substance laying on a desk and a seed on the floor. The men were not arrested, but they did receive citations from judicial affairs. Down on the cornerAt 2:35 a.
Mailman accused of delivering marijuana on route
WBIR-TV – Sep 29, 2006
Residents of an Alton neighborhood had complained to police that the 42-year-old mail carrier could be involved in illegal activity. Police discovered the suspicions of the residents were correct. Along with letters, bills, and junk mail, the East St. Louis resident was delivering marijuana, say police. Chris Sullivan, Alton?s police chief, said, “During the course of the investigation our officers were able to make undercover purchases of cannibas from the postman on his route, in his uniform, in his postal truck. ?
Chief Sullivan stresses no other member of the postal service working in Alton was involved. He adds a search of the mailman’s East St.
Bristol man indicted for marijuana operation
Kingsport Times News – Sep 29, 2006
The Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office, in conjunction with the United States Forestry Service Law Enforcement Division, brought evidence against Terry Lewis Leonard, 63, 337 Red Deer Road, to the Sullivan County grand jury on Sept. Leonard was indicted on conspiracy to manufacture over 500 marijuana plants, money laundering and tampering with evidence. During the police investigation a large amount of cash was seized as evidence and confiscated as drug money. On Thursday Leonard turned himself in to the Sullivan County Sheriff’s Office. He was released on a $15,000 bond. A police investigation continues
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