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'Medicinal Marijuana' Trial To Begin!
Posted by FoM on July 27, 1999 at 04:51:28 PT
Source: Reuters
BRONSON, Fla., July 27 (UPI) A jury has been seated to hear the case of a Levy County man who says he grows marijuana for his own medical use.
Forty-six-year-old Joseph Tacl and his 20-year-old son Michael are charged with sale and cultivation of the illegal weed. They were arrested 14 months ago when five plants were allegedly found in their backyard. Tacl plans to use a medical necessity defense when testimony starts this morning. He was severely injured in an automobile accident and says he needs marijuana for pain. Five doctors have given him prescriptions, but they are not recognized under Florida law. Pro-marijuana activists distributed literature outside the courthouse Monday.Updated 5:23 AM ET July 27, 1999© 1999 Reuters Limited. All rights reserved.Medical Use Of Marijuana Tested - 7/26/99http://www.cannabisnews.com/news/thread2217.shtml
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