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 Necessar...

The Truth in Trials Act (H.R. 3939) would allow individuals facing federal prosecution for marijuana-related offenses to provide evidence...

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12/14/10
Medical Marijuana Activists Fight ...

Meanwhile, supporters are pushing for Congress to enact HR 3939, the Truth in Trials Act, sponsored by Rep. Sam Farr (D-CA), which would ...

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11/30/10
Truth in Trials Act HR 3939 | Capi...

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

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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 re...

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11/06/10
Rep. DeGette (D-CO) on Medical Mar...

The Truth in Trials Act (H.R. 3939), introduced by Representative Sam Farr (D-CA), would give defendants in medical marijuana cases the r...

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10/10/10
Inventor of Napster, Facebook Co-F...

There are two bills that are in committee right now: the Truth in Trials Act (HR 3939) and the Medical Marijuana Patient Protection Act. ...

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10/10/10
Operation Green Rx - "Navigating T...

Stacy himself has become an outspoken advocate of patient's rights and HR 3939 the “Truth in Trials Act”, which if passed by Congress wou...

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10/10/10
San Diego Chapter of Americans for...

Stacy himself has become an outspoken advocate of patient's rights and HR 3939 the “Truth in Trials Act”, which if passed by Congress wou...

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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 th...

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09/29/10
Marijuana Dispensary Operator Conv...

HR 3939: Support the Truth In Trials Act - help medical marijuana patients present an affirmative defense in federal court. Currently, pa...

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