State v. Shepherd
Court of Appeals of Washington
1Opinion of the CourtSweeney, J.
— This is the first time a court has had to interpret and apply Washington Initiative Measure No. 692, chapter 69.51A RCW, the Washington State Medical Use of Marijuana Act (the Act). The State charged Arthur C. Shepherd, Jr., with manufacturing marijuana, although the State and Mr. Shepherd ultimately stipulated to the substitution of a reduced charge, felony possession of marijuana. Mr. Shepherd presented evidence that he was a primary caregiver pursuant to the Act and that he provided marijuana to a “qualifying patient,” again as defined by the Act.
The question here is whether the showing…
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2Cases cited9 opinions
- State v. RikerWashington Supreme Court · 1994
- Sacred Heart Medical Center v. CarradoWashington Supreme Court · 1979
- United States v. Oliver F. LemonCourt of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit · 1987
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