Marijuana Friendly Judges in California and Canadates

[SCF]

So im sorry for starting this thread. But this is probably one of the MOST IMPORTANT VOTES regarding appeals, and court cases. In which we are fighting for Medical Marijuana, And will probably be up taking if prop 19 passes.

This is not a thread to discuss politics, in debates over parties, But rather, peoples opinions on who is a marijuana friendly judge in the upper courts. These are very important Votes, yet i find very little information. And making this hard, as there are over a dozen on this ballet. Its not often we get to vote on this many higher Appeals court, and supreme court judges in California. And maybe im not understanding it correctly. But here we go.

About Judicial Retention Elections

Justices of California Supreme Court and California Courts of Appeal serve 12-year terms in office.

When a state Supreme Court or Court of Appeals justice is near the end of a term in office, voters are asked to decided if the justice will be retained (continue to serve) for an additional term. This is Known as a retention election.

In retention elections, justices do not run against opposing candidates. If a justice receives a majority of "yes" votes, the justice may remain in his or her position. If a justice receives a majority of "no" votes, the justice will complete his or her current term, then a new justice will be appointed by the GOVERNOR.

State Supreme Court justices hold statewide office so all California voters participate in Supreme Court retention Elections. Background information on each of the Supreme Court Justices up for retention election this November is available on page 91 . For additional information about the California Supreme Court Justices, visit Click here for voters guide or Click here for court info like cases and specific info on judges .

Courts of Appeal justices serve in one of six districts in California. only registered voters within an appellate district are asked to determine if the justices of that district will be retained. For information about the Court of Appeal justices up for retention election, in your district, in November, visit www.voterguide.sos.ca.gov or www.courtinfo.ca.gov .

So whos marijuana Friendly? I suggest you go to this page and put in the judges name, then marijuana right after. It will show you all there cases regarding marijuana, and or medical marijuana, and their support towards it. Please post your findings here. Thanks.

SCF


Here is my first entry.

http://www.courtinfo.ca.gov/courtadmin/aoc/documents/capcon-spr07.pdf

I did a search for Alan Schneider marijuana and this was the only thing that came up. For bill AB-1582 to the decriminalization marijuana back in 2007. Hes in support.

Alan Schneider

AB 1582 (Calderon, C.), as introduced. Crimes:
marijuana: possession: penalty.
Reclassifies from a misdemeanor to an infraction a first
offense for possession of not more than 28.5 grams of
marijuana, and would make it an alternate infraction/
misdemeanor for a second or subsequent offense.
Status: Assembly Public Safety Committee.
JC position: Support.

 

[Hash Zeppelin]

i dont even live in cali, but this is a very good thread and I am interested in reading as it continues.

To me it seems cali judges in general are sick of pot cases congesting the courts.

 

[♥Mo♥]

I so wish this was posted sooner. As you said SCF, the info. is hard to find and time consuming. I left all mine blank.

 

[kannubis]

I marked the atty/judge ones no,
but a yes on 19.

 

[Treetops]

Judge Napolitanos Take on This Subject!!

Judge Napolitanos Take on This Subject!!

http://www.care2.com/news/member/925280433/2585306

 

[Sam the Caveman]

I really like that we vote for judges, but the judges campaign ads around here are basically nothing more than "vote for me", "I have compassion for victims", blah, blah, blah "I uphold the status quo".

None of that makes me want to vote for any of them. I feel like calling them up and asking the info I really want to know.

Things that I would like to hear:

Suspended sentences for victim-less crimes across the board.

Real retribution for victims of theft and damaged property, as in, make the caught thief or destructionist pay the victim to re-acquire or fix his/her property.

What they call justice now is fining the thief or destructionist to the benefit of "the state" and incarserate him/her at the expense of the taxpayer/victim. How the F#*k is that justice? this is the status quo

Another thing, the prosecutor should be the judges enemy, not their butt buddy. They should recognize their role is to protect their constituents from wrongful/inadequate prosecution by the state. The judge should never aid the prosecution, ever, the benefit of doubt should always go to the constituent, always.

I don't live in a mmj state, but these types of issues should be raised at ever county election of judges across the nation. Judges can't change the laws, but they can give suspended sentences.

 

[Hash Zeppelin]

If only Judge Napolitano could be president. This is the most logical person I have ever heard on TV in my entire life. He answered questions straight up, and didnt dance around anything. when asked about saving the kids he states that the supreme court says we dont make things illegal for adults to keep it away from kids.

oh man, big bear hug for that guy. I dont say this kinds thing much, but that judge is a REAL American

 

[krunchbubble]

shit, i forget the name of my judge......

i know last time i was there, he was giving back meds to a patient!!!!!

 

[VIKINGtrich]

IMO, although I do not live in California, this is THE most important thread on IC right now! I really would like to know how all potential politicians feel on this issue in every state, I for one, WILL not vote for someone that does not support MMJ..I just wish there was a site that I could find this info out, Im on the East Coast, so might be hard to find since we do not have a major vote concerning this issue....

On the other hand, I went to my doctor today, and after taking a piss test, he told me " You should go out to California to vote on Prop 19".. I said why is that.. He said "Because you have some happy piss".. lol...needless to say, i failed, but no biggie he wasn't testing me for pot, and did not care about that, just harder drugs,in which I was clean.... And this is a state where MJ is still very much illegal..cool to see a doc joke about it in the way he did with me... He thought it was the funniest shit ever...He actually told me, just be careful, Pot stays in your system a long time, so dont get caught with dirty piss at work...lol...cool dude.

 

[Hash Zeppelin]

^your right this might actually be one of the most important threads on ICMAG right now, and the topic should be expanded to the entire national Cannabis debate. if we cant make the federal government listen to us, we will just have to elect judges that wont convict us.

 

[SCF]

after hours, days, weeks of research. I have came up with a big fat Zero. Very little information out there. And with so much to vote for. They sure dont give you enough time to do your research, even in a day of technology. Now imagine back before we had google.

So i probably will vote on none of them. Happy Voting Tomorrow!!!

SCF

 

[SCF]

couple of suggestions just because of there view of taboo things


tate Supreme Court retention - Tani Cantil-Sakauye: no recommendation Voters are asked every 12 years whether to retain State Supreme Court justices. In this case, voters are being asked whether to confirm Tani Cantil-Sakauye, Arnold Schwarzenegger's pick to replace Chief Justice Ron George. Cantil-Sakauye is seen as an uncontroversial judge, but then again she IS Arnold Schwarzenegger's pick, and he is not likely to pick anyone but a judge who shares his views on corporate power. If you think Jerry Brown can pick a better chief justice, vote no; if you think Canti-Sakauye is fine and/or you worry that Meg Whitman will win and pick someone worse, vote yes.

State Supreme Court retention - Ming Chin: NO Chin was in the minority on the 4-3 In re: Marriage Cases decision in 2008, meaning he voted to uphold the state's ban on marriage equality. Chin again opposed marriage equality in May 2009, joining the majority that upheld Prop 8. Chin has been one of the most right-wing justices on the state Supreme Court. Californians can and should have better justices than this, ones who will uphold the equal rights of ALL Californians.

State Supreme Court retention - Carlos Moreno: YES In contrast to Chin, Justice Carlos Moreno has been a strong advocate for judicial recognition of equal rights. In addition to his vote to overturn the marriage ban in In re: Marriage Cases and he was the only justice to vote to overturn Prop 8 at the State Supreme Court, passionately arguing against enshrining discrimination in the state Constitution. Beyond Prop 8, Moreno has been a reliable vote for equality in other cases in his 9 years on the bench, and deserves to be retained.


Kathleen M Banke: NO
Robert L. Dondero: NO
James R. Lambden: NO
Martin J. Jenkins: NO
Peter J. Siggins: NO
Timothy A. Reardon: NO
Terence L Bruiniers: NO
Henry E. Needham, JR: NO