What is the effect of a "slow plea" in a medical marijuana case?
California, United States of America
The following excerpt is from The People v. Demling, C060603, No. MCYKCRBF0717 83 (Cal. App. 2010):
After protracted criminal proceedings, and after the trial court ruled defendant could not raise a medical marijuana defense, defendant entered into a "slow plea" in which the trial court determined guilt based on the preliminary hearing transcript. (See Bunnell v. Superior Court (1975) 13 Cal.3d 592.) The court found defendant maintained a place for growing marijuana. ( 11366.5.) The court granted probation, with a stay pending appeal.
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