H.R.3939 - Truth in Trials Act

To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an affirmative defense for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States, and for other purpose. view all titles (2)

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  • Official: To amend title 18, United States Code, to provide an affirmative defense for the medical use of marijuana in accordance with the laws of the various States, and for other purpose. as introduced.
  • Short: Truth in Trials Act as introduced.

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12/23/10
Truth in Trials Bill — So Necessary | NEIL ROCKIND, P.C.

The Truth in Trials Act (H.R. 3939) would allow individuals facing federal prosecution for marijuana-related offenses to provide evidence during trial that their activities were legal under their state medical canna-bis program. ...

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12/14/10
Medical Marijuana Activists Fight for New Trial in Case of ...

Meanwhile, supporters are pushing for Congress to enact HR 3939, the Truth in Trials Act, sponsored by Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA), which would "allow any person on trial for a federal marijuana-related offense to introduce evidence that the ...

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11/30/10
Truth in Trials Act HR 3939 | Capital City Caregivers

Did you know that an individual arrested for marijuana use and tried in federal court is currently barred from telling the jury that the marijuana grown,

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11/13/10
Support the Truth in Trials Act

Thank you for letting me know of your support for HR 3939, the Truth in Trials Act. You can be sure that I share your interest in this regard and appreciate knowing your thoughts. As you know, HR 3939 would amend the federal criminal ...

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11/06/10
Rep. DeGette (D-CO) on Medical Marijuana – Bob's Blog

The Truth in Trials Act (H.R. 3939), introduced by Representative Sam Farr (D-CA), would give defendants in medical marijuana cases the right to use state marijuana laws as an affirmative defense at their trials. ...

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10/10/10
Inventor of Napster, Facebook Co-Founders Donate $170000 to ...

There are two bills that are in committee right now: the Truth in Trials Act (HR 3939) and the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. In federal court cases, the trial cannot deny the right to the medical defense – an important right ...

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10/10/10
Operation Green Rx - "Navigating The Serpentine Roadmap": James ...

Stacy himself has become an outspoken advocate of patient's rights and HR 3939 the “Truth in Trials Act”, which if passed by Congress would allow federal defendants to present “evidence during trial that the activities they were engaged ...

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10/10/10
San Diego Chapter of Americans for Safe Access - San Diego Medical ...

Stacy himself has become an outspoken advocate of patient's rights and HR 3939 the “Truth in Trials Act”, which if passed by Congress would allow federal defendants to present “evidence during trial that the activities they were engaged ...

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10/05/10
Medical Marijuana - MESO-Rx

Also, the Truth in Trials Act (H.R. 3939), a bill that would make it possible for defendants in federal court to reveal to juries that their marijuana activity was medically related and legal under state law, was introduced on October ...

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09/29/10
Marijuana Dispensary Operator Convicted Of Possession, Sales

HR 3939: Support the Truth In Trials Act - help medical marijuana patients present an affirmative defense in federal court. Currently, patients using marijuana legally under state law cannot defend themselves in federal court. ...

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09/28/10
Toke of the Town - Marijuana Dispensary Operator Convicted Of ...

H.R. 3939: Support the Truth In Trials Act - help medical marijuana patients present an affirmative defense in federal court. Currently, patients using marijuana legally under state law cannot defend themselves in federal court. ...

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09/28/10
Waiting for the Man - Reason Magazine

H.R. 3939: The Truth In Trials Act. Congressman Sam Farr's Truth In Trials Act would protect state-sanctioned medical marijuana patients and providers from charges in federal court. Last year Barney Frank filed a bill that would ...

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09/28/10
Legal Medical Marijuana Distributor Convicted of... Marijuana ...

Congressmen Sam Farr (D-CA) and Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) have sent a letter to Chairman John Conyers requesting that the Committee on the Judiciary hold a hearing to consider adoption of the "Truth in Trials Act" (H.R. 3939). ...

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09/27/10
Letter from Diana DeGette on Medical Marijuana

The Truth in Trials Act (HR 3939), introduced by Representative Sam Farr (D-CA), would give defendants in medical marijuana cases the right to use state marijuana laws as an affirmative defense at their trials. ...

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09/26/10
Why Won't the Government Let James Stacy Tell the Truth?

The letter asks Conyers to hold a hearing on a bill that would attempt to fix the situation: the “Truth in Trials” act, or as it's known in legislative speak, HR 3939. The proposal would “permit someone acting property under state ...

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09/26/10
Why Won't the Government Let James Stacy Tell the Truth?

The letter asks Conyers to hold a hearing on a bill that would attempt to fix the situation: the “Truth in Trials” act, or as it's known in legislative speak, HR 3939. The proposal would “permit someone acting property under state ...

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09/22/10
Chris Bartkowicz, Highlands Ranch marijuana grower, not allowed to …

HR 3939: Support the Truth In Trials Act – help medical marijuana patients present an affirmative defense in federal court. Excerpt from: Chris Bartkowicz, Highlands Ranch marijuana grower, not allowed to …

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09/22/10
Chris Bartkowicz, Highlands Ranch marijuana grower, not allowed to ...

H.R. 3939: Support the Truth In Trials Act - help medical marijuana patients present an affirmative defense in federal court. Currently, patients using marijuana legally under state law cannot defend themselves in federal court. ...

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09/22/10
Reply from Senator Gillibrand « The Consummate

There have been several pieces of legislation introduced during the 111th Congress that address medical marijuana, such as the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act, H.R. 2835, and the Truth in Trials Act, H.R. 3939. ...

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09/22/10
Stan Garnett urges John Suthers to help MMJ grower Chris ...

H.R. 3939: Support the Truth In Trials Act - help medical marijuana patients present an affirmative defense in federal court. Currently, patients using marijuana legally under state law cannot defend themselves in federal court. ...

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09/21/10
Chris Bartkowicz medical marijuana protest rally photo gallery ...

Ask your congressman to support H.R. 3939: the Truth In Trials Act - help medical marijuana patients present an affirmative defense in federal court. Currently, patients using marijuana legally under state law cannot defend themselves ...

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09/15/10
Why Won't the Government Let James Stacy Tell the Truth?

The letter asks Conyers to hold a hearing on a bill that would attempt to fix the situation: the “Truth in Trials” act, or as it's known in legislative speak, HR 3939. The proposal would “permit someone acting property under state ...

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09/15/10
Toke of the Town - Drug Czar Confronted, Urged To End War On Pot ...

Please use this action to ask your member of Congress to make medical marijuana available as a prescription nationwide and keep the federal government out of state medical marijuana laws. H.R. 3939: Support the Truth In Trials Act ...

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09/13/10
Ed Rosenthal: The Truth in Trials Act

Congressmen Sam Farr (D-CA) and Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) have sent a letter to Chairman John Conyers requesting that the Committee on the Judiciary hold a hearing to consider adoption of the "Truth in Trials Act" (H.R. 3939). ...

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09/12/10
Toke of the Town - Green Party Senate Hopeful Calls For Repeal Of ...

H.R. 3939: Support the Truth In Trials Act - help medical marijuana patients present an affirmative defense in federal court. Currently, patients using marijuana legally under state law cannot defend themselves in federal court. ...

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09/09/10
Tell Chairman Conyers It's Time for Truth! (Action Alert …

… hearing to consider adoption of the ” Truth in Trials Act” (HR 3939). The rest is here: Tell Chairman Conyers It's Time for Truth! (Action Alert …

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09/08/10
Tell Chairman Conyers It's Time for Truth! (Action Alert ...

Congressmen Sam Farr (D-CA) and Dana Rohrabacher (R-CA) have sent a letter to Chairman John Conyers requesting that the Committee on the Judiciary hold a hearing to consider adoption of the "Truth in Trials Act" (H.R. 3939). ...

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09/07/10
Americans for Safe Access Monthly Activist Newsletter -- September ...

The Truth in Trials Act (H.R. 3939) would allow individuals facing federal prosecution for marijuana-related offenses to provide evidence during trial that their activities were legal under their state medical canna-bis program. ...

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09/07/10
Live Listen Learn: H.R. 3939 - Summary: Truth in Trials Act ...

H.R. 3939 - Summary: Truth in Trials Act (GovTrack... ► August (2). Interpreting the association between cannabis use ... Anthony Weiner Rips Apart Republicans on 9/11Healt... ► July (11). What Do Americans Find Riskier Than Marijuana ...

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08/20/10
Marijuana grower Chris Bartkowcz may not be able to use state ...

... or by order of a state or municipal agency in accordance with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h111-3939 http://www.opencongress.org/bill/111-h3939/show ...

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