>Sender: >To: >X-Original-Message-ID: <115d01bf05e6$6d550a90$9acf69cf@pacbell.net> >From: "Peter McWilliams" >Subject: I'm headed to the 9th Circuit >Date: Thu, 23 Sep 1999 10:09:42 -0700 >X-Mozilla-Status: 8001 >X-Mozilla-Status2: 00000000 > > >Federal Judge Steps Aside, Allowing McWilliams to Take His Request Before >the 9th Circuit > > >The presiding federal judge in Peter McWilliams' federal medical marijuana >case has refused to hear a request for a modification of McWilliams' bail >requirement that would allow him to use medical marijuana. > >"We believe Judge King is sending our request before the proper forum, and >by refusing us a hearing, he allows us to do so with maximum speed," said >McWilliams' attorney, Thomas Ballanco. "Traditionally, federal circuit >courts handle more policy-minded issues than individual district courts. The >9th Circuit-and perhaps the United States Supreme Court-are the proper >forums for our request." > >"I am grateful to Judge King for allowing us to quickly move to the court >that can do me-and others like me in need of medical marijuana-the most >good," said McWilliams. "My health fades daily, and time is of the essence. >I am thankful Judge King has allowed us to move ahead." > >Ballanco says he will file before the 9th circuit as soon as possible, >perhaps as early as next week. > > > >================================================================ > >This message is sent to you because you are subscribed to > the mailing list . >To unsubscribe, E-mail to: