Attorney Drops Marijuana In Court

[ozzrokk]

A little story I found.

 

 

http://usnews.nbcnews.com/_news/2012/10/03/14203537-marijuana-joint-falls-out-of-assistant-city-attorneys-pocket-in-court?lite

 

 

Marijuana joint falls out of assistant city attorney's pocket -- in court

 

 

By NBC News staff

A New Orleans attorney was cited for marijuana possession this week after a joint tumbled out of his pocket in front of police, according to media reports.

 

Police say Jason Cantrell, who has a private practice but also serves as a part-time assistant city attorney, was in the magistrate section of criminal court chatting with police officers when a marijuana joint fell out of his pocket and onto the floor, the New Orleans Times-Picayune reported.

Cantrell, 43, was a first-time offender and was cited, issued a summons to appear in court for simple possession of marijuana and let go, according to police spokesman Garry Flot.

The handling of his case is the result of an effort by city leaders and prosecutors two years ago to unclog a congested system and allow people arrested for having a small amount of marijuana on them to receive a summons and not be taken to jail, according to the Times-Picayune.

Besides being a private practice attorney, Cantrell doubles as a part-time city attorney, handling cases in traffic court. He was not working for the city when the incident occurred.

City Hall spokesman Ryan Berni told WDSU that Cantrell has been suspended without pay, pending an investigation.

 

 

Cantrell’s wife, LaToya, is a candidate for a district seat on the City Council. She released a statement apologizing for her husband and saying, “I absolutely do not condone his actions,”

“I love my husband unconditionally and am very concerned for his health and well-being, and for that of our family,” LaToya said. “I hope that this incident will encourage Jason to seek the professional help.”

Cantrell has practiced civil and criminal law in New Orleans for 17 years, including six as a public defender in juvenile court.

 

 

He ran for a position as a judge in juvenile court in 2009 but lost.

[greenbuddha]

Another example of 'do as I say, not as I do'.

 

Let you or me drop a joint in court and see what happens.

[Timmahh]

being a defender in most of his work atleast he isnt fighting on the other side completely.

 

He should man up and not admit to illegally using a drug, but utilizing a natural medication that allows his to live a normal life, regardless of the reason of the use.

[+washtenaut]

I think if he asks for forgiveness from God and attends a drug treatment program to get off the evil MJ, he may be able to get his life back on track.

[greenbuddha]

I think if he asks for forgiveness from God and attends a drug treatment program to get off the evil MJ, he may be able to get his life back on track.

 

Hallelujah brother.

 

Needs to see the error of his ways.

 

We can only hope he wasn't one of those 'evil' recreational users.

[ozzrokk]

His wife.... A true politician...... Threw him right under the bus, then punched the gas......

 

Edited to add.... She'll probably win now.

Edited October 4, 2012 by ozzrokk