State v. Butler

*743¶1 Curtis Andrew Butler appeals convictions for manufacturing marijuana, possessing marijuana, and using drug paraphernalia. He argues that the trial court erred in (1) denying his request for public funds to hire a medical marijuana expert and (2) rejecting his common law defense of medical necessity. Holding that RCW 69.51 A.040 superseded the common law defense of medical necessity for marijuana use or possession and that Butler failed to meet the statutory requirements for this defense, we affirm.

Hunt, J.

FACTS

I. Marijuana Manufacture and Possession

¶2 Cowlitz County Sheriff’s deputies…