Michael Martin of Tainted/Compassionate Medicinal Edibles faces a Change of Plea Hearing in Oakland on Wednesday, March 26th. He writes, "I cannot gamble with raising my two children from prison for a decade over principle, so regrettably I will accept the plea offered to me and hope the judge sees the injustice of the situation." As he is unable to speak freely about the medicinal nature of Tainted's products, the alternative would be a jury that could assign him a ten year mandatory minimum sentence.

Michael is hoping that the community will go to court to show support for him. He writes, "It is our first appearance in front of Judge Claudia Wilken and I think it is important to let her know that there is a community of patients and providers that demand justice. She will be responsible for the sentencing in our case and I believe it to be important that she understand that we are one of many being persecuted and denied our rights regarding cannabis as a medicine." The hearing will take place on Wednesday at 2:30pm in Judge Wilken's courtroom at 1301 Clay St. in Oakland. Read more

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