United States v. Randall
District of Columbia Superior Court
D.C. Crim. No. 65923-75 (1976)
- Written by Patrick Speice, JD
Facts
Robert Randall (defendant) suffered from glaucoma, a degenerative disease that impacts vision and ultimately causes blindness. As Randall’s condition worsened and traditional treatments became less effective, Randall began growing and consuming marijuana to alleviate his symptoms successfully. Randall was arrested and convicted of possession of marijuana. Randall appealed, arguing that his possession and use of marijuana was justified because marijuana was medically necessary to preserve Randall’s vision.
Rule of Law
Issue
Holding and Reasoning (Washington, J.)
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