Currently a landmark cultivation trial is underway in the Eastern District of California that could have national implications on marijuana’s listing as a schedule 1 controlled substance. Federal prosecutors initially charged 16 defendants in October 2011 for their role in growing over 1,800 plants in Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The defense team is arguing that the prohibition of marijuana is unconstitutional, therefore their client’s case should be thrown out. The defense plans to call expert witnesses including doctors and researchers to strengthen their argument that the DEA is wrong in maintaining cannabis as a schedule 1 drug. While other legal teams in the past have attempted to argue the rescheduling of marijuana, the judge in US vs. Schweder is actually listening to testimony from these expert witnesses. More hearings are scheduled this week and we plan to keep you updated with the latest happenings. You can read more on Ladybud.com
