Charles C. Lynch Motion for a New Trial
| By Americans for Safe Access | Published November 15, 2008 |
Charles C. Lynch was raided by the DEA and the San Luis Obispo County Sheriffs on March 29, 2007 at Central Coast Compassionate Caregivers (CCCC) in Morro Bay, CA. Lynch stringently followed state, county and city medical cannabis regulations, and developed positive and open relationships with all top local officials. On March 29, 2007, San Luis Obispo County Sheriff called in the DEA to raid the dispensary.
On July 17, 2007, after his collective was already closed, the DEA and local sheriffs arrested Lynch on $400,000 bail, posted by his family and FACES UP TO 100 YEARS IN FEDERAL PRISON. On August 5, 2008, Lynch was convicted on charges of conspiracy to possess and possession with intent to distribute marijuana and concentrated cannabis, manufacturing (cultivating) more than 100 plants, knowingly maintaining a drug premises, and sales of marijuana to a person under the age of 21. Additionally, criminal forfeiture proceedings have begun on Lynch's assets.
| Date: |
Monday, November 17, 2008 |
| Time: | 1:00 - 3:00 PM |
| Address: | U.S. District Court Rm10 get directions 312 North Spring Street Los Angeles, 90012 |
Watch Drew Carey's account of Lynch's struggle with the federal government on Reason.tv. For more information visit http://www.friendsofccl.com to give money, assistance, and support.
