U.S. Congress - H.R.3939 Truth in Trials Act
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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10/27/2009--Introduced.Truth in Trials Act - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) allow any person on trial for a federal marijuana-related offense to introduce evidence that the alleged marijuana-related activities were performed in compliance with state law regarding the medical useOfficial Summary
10/27/2009--Introduced.Truth in Trials Act - Amends the federal criminal code to:(1) allow any person on trial for a federal marijuana-related offense to introduce evidence that the alleged marijuana-related activities were performed in compliance with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana;
(2) allow an affirmative defense to a marijuana prosecution that the alleged marijuana-related activities complied with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana;
(3) limit the criminal liability of persons convicted of federal marijuana-related offenses;
(4) require the preservation and return (if a defendant is acquitted) of property seized in connection with a marijuana prosecution; and
(5) prohibit the seizure of plants grown or stored under a physician's recommendation or by order of a state or municipal agency in accordance with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana.
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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. ...
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 ...
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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