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| Pot charges don't go away, even after 30 years. |
U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) agents said Homenella Cole advised officers at the Lewiston-Queenston border crossing Monday that she had previous criminal convictions in Canada, reports the National Post.
"She said she wanted a waiver to enter the U.S., which is not uncommon," CBP spokesman Kevin Corsaro said.
When officers then ran a routine criminal record check, they learned Cole had an active felony warrant issued on April 1, 1980 by the New York City Police Department.
Cole was arrested on the outstanding warrant and was extradited to New York City.
The senior citizen will face the charge of possession of marijuana with the intent to distribute.
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NorCalNative said:
Another great WIN for the U.S. police state. Pathetic.
HumBoldt replied to NorCalNative:
Just who are the criminals? Big Business doesn't want MJ to become legal so they send their representatives to Washington. We the people don't enter the equation any more.
Our elected officials are dragging their feet because they've been told to. When you listen to their arguments you realize their agenda has to do with keeping things the same or put another way keeping the cash cow producing uninterrupted. So how is this done? By Keeping up the War on Drugs. You know, the one that doesn't work and never has. The ONLY thing the War on Drugs has going for it is that outwardly it sounds good. There DOES need to be a war on Druid, but one that works and the only way it's going to work is to beat the dealers at their own game.
One of the arguments revolves around children. On the surface that sounds responsible until you see the lie. Drug dealers recruit kids to sell to their peers. This is how kids are getting MJ. Legalize MJ and regulate it like alcohol. What will happen is the dealers will evaporate. Supply and demand, works every time. If you can get it at the store or grow your own the dealer is out of the picture. No dealers, no kids being recruited who in turn to sell to their peers. This is not rocket science. The current War on Drugs WILL keep things the way they are. Is that acceptable to you?
NCCPN President said:
All the more reason to get this medical program enacted in every state across the country. Look at that poor old woman. She doesn't need to be in jail!!! What happened to the statute of limitations. This kind of thing makes me ashamed of my government!!!!! Shame, Shame, Shame Obama, this woman should be given a pardon.
alapoet replied to NCCPN President:
Love your blog, NCCPN President!
Light said:
Isn't there a statute of limitations?
Sign Hash said:
I personally am starting to believe the Justice system is the criminal. Isn't it time to step up to 2010 and get a current perspective?
OldUncleDave said:
This is total bullshit. I predict the charges will be dropped when the state can't produce evidence and witnesses from thirty years ago.
Phil E. Drifter said:
OldUncleDave: only if she has her own lawyer. If she gets a public defender, the public defender will do everything in their power to get her to accept a plea bargain, which bypasses the right to trial in exchange for a lesser sentence.
Susierr said:
What a stupid thing to spend tax dollars on! Please EVERYONE JOIN Norml or MPP or another marijuana-friendly organization and help get this legalized once & for all!
Shirl said:
This is total bulls*** ... She looks real dangerous OMG! watch out for the stoner grannie... We really need to be wasting tax dollars on busting pot heads. They need to re-open all the old pot busts and bring those terrible people to justice! F**k me runnin, could our pot laws be anymore ridiculous?
Shame on you dea, or whoever is responsible for this.
Better Than'u said:
The point is that she broke the law. Personally, I am happy the government is looking out for my safety (I am probably too dumb). Who knows how many lives that she has ruined. I hope this is her third strike and we spend tons of money to get her evil ass in prison for life. 1980 is the same time period that President Regan declared smoking one marijuana cigarette was equivalent to being on an island during an A-Bomb detonation. President Regan was not a total %$#^& though, because In late 1986, Ronald Reagan pardoned Junior Johnson for his moonshining felonies (he bragged of running in excess of 150 mph in the dark of night, to deliver his better than marijuana liquid). In conclusion, little old ladies with plants are EXTREMELY DANGEROUS, and should be prosecuted to the full extent of the law. For our safety that is.
jordo replied to Better Than'u:
You have got to be one of the most ignorant people that I have ever had the displeasure of reading. You are a moron to say we need to spend $ on prosocting and old lady for something that should not be illegal in the first place. You talk about moonshine, how many people die BECAUSE of excess alcohol everyday?? Not a one dies because of weed, again you are a MORON
anita said:
I think its a shame if they need to spend that much money on a person that old with a warrent that old its a waste of time and money chase the real people who are hurting others , it crazy whay yhere doing to woman
Buckus said:
Oh fuck you Better Than'u. I'd be happy if the government locked up ignorant assholes like you. You should have been sterilized at birth.
owsley said:
lol
joe said:
Im pretty sure that was sarcasm....
High right now said:
THE ONLY THING AMERICA IS #1 AT IS BEING AN ASSHOLE
