State v. Williamson

Defendant was convicted of manufacturing and possessing marijuana, a controlled substance, in violation of former ORS 475.992(l)(a) (2001), renumbered as ORS 475.840(l)(a) (2005), and former ORS 475.992(4)(a) (2001), renumbered as ORS 475.840(4)(a) (2005), respectively. At trial, defendant, a medical marijuana user, presented an affirmative defense to the charges under the Oregon Medical Marijuana Act (OMMA), which, under certain circumstances, excepts users of medical marijuana from criminal prosecution. See ORS 475.300 - 475.346. The jury convicted her on all counts. On appeal, defendant…