Medical marijuana: Aaron Sandusky sentenced to 10 years in federal prison [View all]

Medical marijuana: Aaron Sandusky sentenced to 10 years in federal prison

Aaron Sandusky has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison.

The former G3 Holistic Inc. medical marijuana dispensary president was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Los Angeles for operating medical marijuana dispensaries in Upland, Colton and Moreno Valley.

"In this case, as the defendant was warned, the court's hands are tied," U.S. District Judge Percy Anderson said.

"Whether you agree with the defendant's position or not."

Sandusky was found guilty in
October of conspiracy to manufacture marijuana plants, to possess with intent to distribute marijuana plants, and to maintain a drug-involved premises; and one count of possession with intent to distribute marijuana plants, according to the U.S. Department of Justice.


State voters approved Proposition 215 in 1996, allowing medical
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marijuana in the state, while state Senate Bill 420, which details the amount of marijuana a person can possess for medical purposes, prevents cities and counties from banning marijuana dispensaries. But federal law says marijuana - medical or otherwise - is illegal.

The sentencing was also greeted with sobs from attendees.


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