SAN DIEGO - Medical marijuana supporters say last week's searches of 13 dispensaries was illegal because the federal warrants were issued by a state judge.
Critics of the searches note that marijuana is legal under California law if it's recommended by a doctor, and state judges are bound by state law.
Jon Sullivan, who owns two dispensaries that were searched, noticed immediately that Superior Court Judge John Thompson signed the warrant.
"I asked them about it, and they wouldn't comment," Sullivan said. "It's important because it's a county judge violating state law ... I think it will help with the appeal, if there is one."
Thompson declined to discuss the jurisdictional conundrum.
Misha Piastro, a spokesman for the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, said the sweep was part of an ongoing investigation that began six months ago, days after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the federal government's authority to prosecute medical marijuana cases. If evidence suggests crimes occurred, cases could be presented to federal or county prosecutors, he said.
"The warrants were executed as an investigative tool," Piastro said. "We are still investigating whether any charges will be brought, and where."
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Seems they might have a case...I saw something on the tube though that talked about the "Supremecy Rule" in the Constitution that stated that Fed. law overrides State law....we'll see how California deals with it! Best of luck to em'!!! :thumbsup:
Psycho4Bud Reviewed by Psycho4Bud on . Protestors Rally Over Medical Marijuana Crackdown SAN DIEGO -- Protestors rallied to stop the crackdown on medical marijuana. The Drug Enforcement Agency and local police raided 13 dispensaries of medical marijuana Monday, including the Purple Coconut, on El Cajon Boulevard. Tuesday, there was a demonstration of solidarity by some of those targeted. Several dozen people gathered at the street corner of Broadway and Midway between the federal and county courthouses at noon so they would have a chance to get their voices heard. Rating: 5