Author: JoeHann

    Religious defense leads to acquittal in Georgia marijuana case

    Atlanta law firm David West and Associates are reporting an acquittal in a marijuana case after presenting a religious freedom defense. Associate Pamela Corvelli convinced a Lamar County prosecutor to drop the charges based on their client’s religious Rastafarian practices. The Rastafari way of life encompasses the spiritual use of cannabis.

    For Rastas, smoking cannabis, commonly referred to as herb, weed, kaya, sinsemilla (Spanish for ‘without seeds’), or ganja (from the Sanskrit word ganjika, used in ancient Nepal and India), is a spiritual act, often accompanied by Bible study; they consider it a sacrament that cleans the body and mind, heals the soul, exalts the consciousness, facilitates peacefulness, brings pleasure, and brings them closer to Jah. They often burn the herb when in need of insight from Jah. Cannabis remains illegal in Jamaica and most of the world and this has caused friction between Rastas and other societies.

    Georgia C.A.R.E. is proud to have David West on our team.

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    Marijuana Lawyer David West

      Talking HEMP with Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner Gary Black

      This week Georgia C.A.R.E. director James Bell met with Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Gary Black to discuss the future of Georgia’s hemp industries. Bell has drafted a policy paper designed to guide Georgia to re-establishing hemp as a viable cash crop for farmers.

      “Re-Establishing Hemp Farming in Georgia – 2015” offers an over view of the history of hemp in America and uses the 2014 Tennessee hemp legislation as a model proposal.

        Sen. Curt Thompson to address NORML meeting tonight 7:00pm

        Atlanta GA: Tonight, Peachtree N.O.R.M.L. (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws) will host Senator Curt Thompson at their monthly meeting at Manuel’s Tavern at 7:00 pm.

        Sen. Thompson will speak about his efforts to reform Georgia’s marijuana laws with Senate Bill-7 and Senate Resolution-6. Reformers believe these bills represent a better approach to medical marijuana and legalization in Georgia.

        During the 2015 legislative session, marijuana reform continues to dominate the issues under the Gold Dome.

        What: Peachtree N.O.R.M.L Monthly meeting with Sen. Curt Thompson.

        When: Tuesday March 3, 2015 – 7:00 PM

        Where: Manuel’s Tavern 602 North Highland Avenue Northeast Atlanta, GA 30307

        Why: To continue the efforts to reform Georgia’s Marijuana Laws