Seized medicinal pot isn't easy to get back Confusion over federal, state laws

San Francisco Chronicle ^ | May 2, 2002 | Henry K. Lee & Jaxon Van Derbeken

[Pern]

Got pot? Maybe not: Medicinal marijuana users who had drug charges dropped against them might not get their plants back without a fight.

Two separate cases in San Francisco and Yuba counties this week have highlighted the issue of whether seized marijuana plants used for medical purposes should be returned to onetime criminal defendants.

[Pern]

This has been going on for a couple of years. If the cops have had this pot since it was confiscated, I wouldn't want it back. Grow some fresh and carry on.

[AppyPappy]

You don't get anything back once the cops grab it. I bet they get back a box of ashes.

[Pern]

The cops probably gave it to their informants to finance their local WOD, or their latest payoff.

[rebelyell]

Plus, they have to get some weed to smoke for themselves and some to give to their girlfriends.

[Quila]

Wednesday, ruling that police do not have to return marijuana seized from someone who keeps it for legitimate medicinal use.

Replace the item and see if there isn't outrage.

"...police do not have to return homes seized from someone who [never used them for anything illegal]"

[Free the USA]

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[Wolfie]

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