A Petition For A Guy Serving a LIFE Sentence For Selling Marijuana

by Rolf | Activism | 1918 Views

His Governor is considering clemency

Seems too obvious not to pass on.

Here’s the link.

Comments | 1

  • Submitted by Vidda on February 27, 2015 at 7:25 pm

    Under the state criminal code of Missouri

    Under the state criminal code of Missouri marijuana has particularly harsh sentencing, including mandatory minimum sentences (MMS) and driver’s license suspension if “the offender is under the age of 21 at the time the offense was committed.” Under the MMS convictions “the judge must sentence the defendant to the mandatory minimum sentence or to a higher sentence. The judge has no power to sentence the defendant to less time than the mandatory minimum. A prisoner serving an MMS for a federal offense and for most state offenses will not be eligible for parole. Even peaceful marijuana smokers sentenced to “life MMS” must serve a life sentence with no chance of parole.”

    Missouri Statues for !0 years-to-life sentencing::::::(NORML.org)

    Possession:
    More than 100 kg = felony = 10 years-life = $20,000

    Sale:
    30 – 100 kg – felony = 10 years-life = $20,000
    More than 100 kg = felony = 10 years-life = $20,000
    Within 2000 feet of a school or 1000 feet of public housing = 10 years-life = $20,000

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