Court in two days..wish me luck, I'll need it

Best of luck to you, Markass. I'm glad you have a court-appointed attorney on your side. In Oklahoma or any other state where medical MJ isn't legal or recognized as within the bounds of the law, a judge isn't going to be able to consider medical necessity a mitigating circumstance toward an acquittal. Because he's bound to judge within the constraints of the municipal, district and/or state law under which he operates and makes his rulings, he quite literally can't even admit something outside the bounds of jurisprudence for consideration. He can hear it with his ears, obviously. He has functional auditory senses. But in your state where medically necessary cannabis isn't legally sanctioned, that information about medical use will be "moot."

The procedural stuff won't be scary at all. You'll be amazed at how low-key and legal-businessy it all is, and how quickly it'll be over. You'll all step up to the front and the judge will hear the city attorney, if that's who's functioning as the "prosecutor." Then he'll listen to testimony from the arresting officer if he shows up. Then he'll hear from your counsel, who can question the officer and put you on the stand in your defense. Then that'll be it. The judge will make his ruling according to set guidelines in your state. It'll be simple and painless (until any probationary terms or fines are given) and very routine. Be courteous and respectful and wear something that makes you look like what an Oklahoma judge will deem an intelligent, clean-cut, successful technology student. There will be nothing remotely panic-inducing or shameful about it.

Except, of course, the provincial and narrow-minded view that cannabis should be illegal while nearly any Oklahoman who can walk upright can--and does--drink, drive fuel-inefficient heavy duty pickups, own lots of firearms, and do just about anything else he wants to. You know, a lot like it is here across the border in Texas!

How'd your court appearance, go, Mark? I've been hoping it all went ok. Update us when you can. And if you feel like it, of course!

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How'd your court appearance, go, Mark? I've been hoping it all went ok. Update us when you can. And if you feel like it, of course!

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I was only given a court appointed attorney the other day...go back again on the 14th of febuary..

Dude u will probly give get a slap on the wrist for that little amount.. Hope it all goes well in febuary..
Im up in court in march, got busted last year.. Could be lookin at doing time.. sucks....

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I was only given a court appointed attorney the other day...go back again on the 14th of febuary..

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Hey Mark, good to hear about the continuence on your case.

Now that you have some time, I would try to get a doctors note about the pain if you are going the medical route. If not, it would help to get a clean UA, go to drug class, bring a pay stub (if you work), and/or school transcripts (if you attend school) it help build a case for yourself. Talk to your lawer about it and see what he/she says.

It may help.

Just like the Constitution says, fast and speedy trial. Happy Valentine's Day!