Is Robert Corry Good for the MMJ Movement?

[Dietblonde]

by Channing Henson
The Denver Chronicle (http://denverchronicle.blogspot.com/2009/12/is-robert-corry-good-for-mmj-movement.html)
Dec 18, 2009

Robert Corry is a one-man marijuana crusader who has spent years fighting for patients rights and pushing the MMJ issue into the forefront of Colorado politics. Corry has earned the adoration of the MMJ community by taking on high profile cases and has esentially become the face of the movement in Colorado. At this year's Cannabis Holiday Health Fair, Robert was on hand to sign autographs of the most recent issue of High Times. Corry seemed harmless in that he just looked like someoneâ??s dorky dad, dressed in an awful pair of jeans and greased-back hair.

What most people don't know is that Corry has a criminal record and has done hard time. First, there was an incident in Washington D.C. where he drunkenly pulled a shotgun on a group of people. This event happened in 1998 while he was a lawyer for the House Judiciary Committee. He was sentenced to 35 days in jail.

Corry was also accused of 2 counts of sexual assault on a 24 year old female acquaintance at his home in the fall of 2005. Corry plead down to a third-degree assault charge and was sentenced to 60 days in jail and 5 years probation.

In Corryâ??s defense, he allegedly doesnâ??t recall the event and his wife, Jessica (also a pot-crusader and a Republican!), has stood by his side.

With that said, would many peaceful, moral people within the MMJ movement choose to be associated with Corry if they knew of his criminal history? Would the media ignore him if the public was aware of his past? Iâ??ve never met Corry so I cannot say whether I believe he is or isnâ??t a decent human being, but heâ??s had some serious allegations against him and has done time. But I think its important that our success doesnâ??t come on the backs of those we donâ??t want to be associated with and I implore you to read the vivid details in the reports below to see for yourself.

Lawyer charged with sex assault (http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2006/apr/24/lawyer-charged-with-sex-assault/)

Civil rights lawyer sentenced to 60 days (http://www.rockymountainnews.com/news/2007/jan/23/civil-rights-lawyer-sentenced-to-60-days/)

All the Independence Institute's men (http://www.progressnowcolorado.org/page/community/post/al/CLl9)

[justinsane33]

this might make me sound like a dick but... nobody's perfect. the guy's not my hero by any means but he's doing a lot to try to help the movement. would i vote for him for political office? no. would i support his doing something that helps me until he's no useful? sure would.

[Dietblonde]

That is a very valid argument. You're not a dick for stating it. Nobody is perfect. Maybe he's an awesome guy with a drinking problem...that's like half my family!

I'm not calling for a lynching- it just seems like so many people are unaware of his past and many wouldn't associate with him for what essentially amounts to a rape incident of which he plead guilty.

So people should have the knowledge and choose for themselves.

[Dietblonde]

Another idea...is he trying to help the movement or only trying to further his career. He will only take on HIGH profile cases.

Something tells me he'd be running for office if not for his record. His wife tried to run for state senate in 2004 and failed.

Maybe I just don't trust lawyers...

[linda80204]

I happen to know Rob personally, and for the record, you can't believe everything you hear.

The media has their own agenda. Rob is without a doubt, (placing his personal life aside), the best medical marijuana attorney in the country.

Wouldn't rush to judgement

[canaguy27]

The media has their own agenda. Rob is without a doubt, (placing his personal life aside), the best medical marijuana attorney in the country.

COMPLETELY DISAGREE. Have you seen the cases he has lost and the BAD PRECEDENT he has put out there? If you are in the community then you know what he has done to a few people. Ask him about the time he put 2 witnesses on the stand for the defense and they turned into witnesses for the prosecution when the prosecution revealed that both their licenses had been expired for 2 years! And they admitted that the defendant had provided medicine illegally for that time period. Even Law and Order tells you to interview your witnesses before you put them on the stand.

People are drawn to him because he is out there in the news and they follow like sheep. Bahhhhhh.

[Dietblonde]

Here's the problem...I am offering critique of Corry based on the crimes he's been found guilty of. Of course, I cannot prove that he is only out to benefit himself and I would retract that statement if one could edit their posts.

Rob is apparently more than capable as a lawyer. He was once voted one of the top lawyers in the country under the age of 40 by some lawyer bureau. I've seen him in action. He's very slick.

By the way, the media is NOT out to get him because nobody has tackled this issue in the past few years. Trying googling it and you won't find shit.

[neversummer]

Most lawyers are not the type of people i would associate with. The guy is obviously good or we wouldnt be talking about him. I hope to never have to meet him, or any other lawyer asshole for the rest of my life. No more judges, cops, lawyers, or none of that shit. They can all kiss my ass

[linda80204]

Obviously some people just like to pretend they are in the know while they pathetically blog all day.

I am not a big fan of lawyers myself, but his case history speaks for itself.

There is a difference between having an opinion and being a sheep.

Okay, canaguy...what have you done historically for the cause. hmmm

[canaguy27]

I am not a big fan of lawyers myself, but his case history speaks for itself.


Obviously your personal relationship has clouded your judgement. Have you even seen his case history? He has done some good things, but the things that went the other way have set bad precedent. Do you know what that means and how our court system operates?

People like him because he is slick and speaks well. He is out in the news, so people automatically think he is the best thing around.

Do some research into the stuff he has drafted and passed off as his own. You may find striking similarities to some cases back in Washington state.

IIRC he also pleaded guilty to the sexual assault cases. I have a daughter that age.

Off to the meeting today...

[Dietblonde]

Obviously some people just like to pretend they are in the know while they pathetically blog all day.

I am not a big fan of lawyers myself, but his case history speaks for itself.

There is a difference between having an opinion and being a sheep.

Okay, canaguy...what have you done historically for the cause. hmmm

Actually, it only takes about an hour or two out of my day unless I'm doing reviews. If you'd like, I could forward you dozens of emails from people thanking me for having a website where they can collect info and resources. I do it for free. And yes, I am in the know, because I read every news bit that I post. And about Corry, I just informed people of his criminal record. What can you not understand about that?

What have you done for the cause?

[linda80204]

I have been in the "cause" now for 4 years, and frankly find your "sheep" comment insulting. You are obviously one of the masses who bases their opinion based on gossip. Professional and personal are seperate issues, but then this is america, so i have a right to my opinion.

As far as the movement, I have been 'giving' away medicine now at my own cost for two years as i am a patient who suffers every day myself. My point of view differing from your own does not make me a sheep. my god, your ego is staggering

[justinsane33]

you make a profile and then waste no time starting in on people. sounds like someone has a wounded ego.

[Storm Crow]

We all are on the SAME SIDE! Save you energy for fighting prohibition! :thumbsup:


Granny :hippy:

[Dietblonde]

I have been in the "cause" now for 4 years, and frankly find your "sheep" comment insulting. You are obviously one of the masses who bases their opinion based on gossip. Professional and personal are seperate issues, but then this is america, so i have a right to my opinion.

As far as the movement, I have been 'giving' away medicine now at my own cost for two years as i am a patient who suffers every day myself. My point of view differing from your own does not make me a sheep. my god, your ego is staggering

Well, everyone here is a patient and suffers daily, so there's really no need to put yourself on a pedestal. Oh, and I wasn't the one that called you a sheep, just to be clear. You were the one who insulted me first by demeaning what I'm trying to do with a website. You should check it out- you might find some good resources.

How exactly is 'giving' different from giving? And how does 'giving' medicine further the movement? I've given plenty of free medicine over the years. Its called sharing the wealth.

Linda, was wondering if you had Corry's case history or have a link to it. I'd be interested in seeing how successful he's been.

[canaguy27]

I have been in the "cause" now for 4 years, and frankly find your "sheep" comment insulting.

I called people who promote corry without looking into him sheep. If you find that offensive, then you must be one of those people.

I applaud your donations.

PS. It is not gossip when it comes from people that are facing/faced legal issues and have been screwed by corry.

Here is some gossip though. Ask him about his relationship with the Chinese Triads and being put on retainer by them.

[copobo]

It seems whatever happened in Rob's personal life, he's dealt with it and moved on.

What we need is a pro-litigator with a passion for MMJ. Corry is just that. We would be under much different rules right now if it weren't for both Corry's.

I'm very glad he is here and doing what he is doing.

[lampost]

Here's the problem...I am offering critique of Corry based on the crimes he's been found guilty of. Of course, I cannot prove that he is only out to benefit himself and I would retract that statement if one could edit their posts.

Rob is apparently more than capable as a lawyer. He was once voted one of the top lawyers in the country under the age of 40 by some lawyer bureau. I've seen him in action. He's very slick.

By the way, the media is NOT out to get him because nobody has tackled this issue in the past few years. Trying googling it and you won't find shit.

I don't understand what the point of this thread is?!

You've already said he's a great lawyer, who is "slick", so why is his personal life of any concern to you? If he can do his job and remain a bar-certified lawyer then his personal life shouldn't be any concern of yours or mine.
I hate the intermingling of personal/professional lives. I don't tell anyone at work any personal information unless they specifically ask. Its none of their business.

[Dietblonde]

I don't understand what the point of this thread is?!

You've already said he's a great lawyer, who is "slick", so why is his personal life of any concern to you? If he can do his job and remain a bar-certified lawyer then his personal life shouldn't be any concern of yours or mine.
I hate the intermingling of personal/professional lives. I don't tell anyone at work any personal information unless they specifically ask. Its none of their business.

It's an issue of buyer beware. I know people who have chose not to deal with him when they found out about his personal history. They didn't want to support him because they felt that he has a questionable character and he did something despicable. I, personally, will not consciously support (financially or morally) someone who makes such deplorable decisions.

People like you don't care and that's totally fine. My point is, people have the right to know because he is a public persona and representing a mass of people who may or may not want anything to do with him.

[lampost]

It's an issue of buyer beware. I know people who have chose not to deal with him when they found out about his personal history. They didn't want to support him because they felt that he has a questionable character and he did something despicable. I, personally, will not consciously support (financially or morally) someone who makes such deplorable decisions.

People like you don't care and that's totally fine. My point is, people have the right to know because he is a public persona and representing a mass of people who may or may not want anything to do with him.

Ok. That's fair. I understand not wanting to support a potential rapist.
It looks like those charges were dropped, but you never know. I'm presuming he's innocent since the judicial system didn't follow through on charges.
And the drinking isn't that big a deal. Its so widespread in this country that its not really frowned upon. But I'm guessing the drinking didn't bother you that much either.

[Dietblonde]

Ok. That's fair. I understand not wanting to support a potential rapist.
It looks like those charges were dropped, but you never know. I'm presuming he's innocent since the judicial system didn't follow through on charges.
And the drinking isn't that big a deal. Its so widespread in this country that its not really frowned upon. But I'm guessing the drinking didn't bother you that much either.

Almost everyone I know consumes alcohol, including myself on seldom occasions.

What I could gather is that Corry plead down to lesser charges so that the prosecution wouldn't have to put the gal on the stand. If you read the alleged incident report, its kinda graphic and creepy.

With that said, I've said enough on the matter and I will refrain from making anymore posts. Thanks for the input.

[justinsane33]

i don't know. i read some of that stuff again and it's actually kinda funny. hunter s. thompson did way worse and he was almost elected sheriff. he was pretty damn cool too. but maybe it's the chemdawg.

[ColoradoCareMMJ]

http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg80/steveadams203/cartoon-1.jpg

Id LOVE to hear what you all have to say about this cartoon from Rob Corry and the "denver pot posse" depicting councilman charlie brown.....

[Spacedet01]

lol...looks like senator Romer is part of the pot posse?? That cartoon could go either way depending on if Charlie has a sense of humor.