Sentencing Hearing for Richard Marino
| By Americans for Safe Access |
Published July 18, 2008
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Sentencing Hearing at 9:30am before Judge Lawrence K. Karlton in U.S. District Court (E.D., CA), Courtroom 4 at 501 "I" Street in Sacramento. Sacramento County dispensary operator Richard Marino was raided on September 3, 2004 at Capitol Compassionate Care Center and at his home in Newcastle, CA. DEA agents allegedly seized 250 plants, 20 pounds of processed medical marijuana, and more than $100,000. Criminal charges were not filed for more than a year and a half, but on January 13, 2006, Marino was indicted for conspiracy to distribute marijuana, possession with the intent to distribute marijuana, manufacturing marijuana, and money laundering. The federal government also began forfeiture proceedings on Marino's home and the facility in which Marino ran his business. On May 6, 2008, Marino pled guilty to the federal conspiracy and money laundering charges after reaching a plea deal that gave him a possible sentencing range of 3.5-5 years of prison time. If he had taken the case to trial, Marino would not have been allowed to raise an affirmative medical marijuana defense. Marino remains out on bail. You can confirm the time of the hearing at Judge Karlton's Court Calendar.
| Date: |
Tuesday, July 22, 2008 |
| Time: | 9:30 AM |
| Address: | Judge Lawrence K. Karlton get directions U.S. District Court (E.D., CA) 501 "I" Street Sacramento, California 95814 |
