MMJ Patient faces possible 20 years

Judge won't let Franklin Township man cite medical need for marijuana | New Jersey Real-Time News - - NJ.com

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During the hearing, Curley said allowing information about multiple sclerosis is merely a way to garner sympathy and could encourage jury nullification. Jurors might opt to acquit Wilson, believing he had a reason to break the law.

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Wouldn't want people feeling sorry for a man suffering from debilitating pain now would we..

and I know I posted the link already but.. pass it on

Contact Officials - NORML

That's retarded, didn't they pass the laws for a reason, so people can medicate in peace.

-C

The Story is from a State where the mmj law has not been passed, unfortunately New Jersey is a State where the Citizens have no say in anything, politicians make all the decisions... "for the people"

A good defense attorney can still get the MMJ in. If nothing else do it at closing arguements.

I just think that a rightful minded person would at least recognize the medicinal purposes of smoking MJ. Even if it isn't necessarily legal in the state, for someone to be using it for OBVIOUS medical reasons, why give them a harsh sentence.

-C

Well the Jury has began deliberating on this one today I believe. During his testimony they still disallowed any talk about medical marijuana or his medical condition. Only thing they let in was he was allowed to say he told the police he wasn't a dealer, but was growing the plants to treat his multiple sclerosis. Well, say a prayer for the man, looks like the going to crucify him.

Bottom line, the judicial system doesn't want the truth to be known, if it was, they would hardly ever get a conviction. Just look at Wall Street, if the truth were know about their activities, we would get numerous convictions of swindlers. Its just the system protecting itself from the truth because it has to continue to live the lie or its life paradigm is shattered. :thumbsup:

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Originally Posted by gypski

Bottom line, the judicial system doesn't want the truth to be known

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Sadly that is exactly the case,reason stated for keeping info about the medical condition and medical marijuana out of the case, they didn't want the Jury feeling sympathy for him... Wouldn't be good if the Jury realized legislation dragging their heals on the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act for years is the only reason this man is being viewed a a criminal..

Absoloutely barbaric.

Well.. he has been acquitted of operating a drug-manufacturing facility, the most serious charge that would have been the 20 year jail sentence. Although, found guilty of second-degree manufacturing and third-degree drug possession, so he is facing 10 years in prison..which is by no means acceptable. I think, don't quote me on it, but during the sentencing they may be able to argue the mmj angle and hopefully come up with a better outcome, but still, the charge shouldn't even be on the mans record.Wilson was allowed to remain with his family on bail until his sentencing hearing on February 5, 2010. At such time, supporters hope, The New Jersey Compassionate Use Act could be a law.

Medical marijuana advocates still calling for a pardon for Wilson on the lesser charges, keep those letters going.