Draft
Ordinance: Written for cities and counties as a framework
for regulating medical cannabis caregivers.
Draft Bill:
On Oct. 26, 2009, the Cannabis Therapy Institute presented Senator
Chris Romer with the a draft of a bill that could help better
protect patients and caregivers. Unfortunately, this model was
rejected by the state in favor of a highly-regulated model that
treats cannabis more restrictively than any other product in
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Free public talks: How patients and caregivers can
protect themselves, jury rights, advocacy.
Advocacy
We provide patient support through publicity and mobilization
of supporters to attend trials and hearings.
Patient Court Support
Bob Crouse, Colorado
Springs Cancer Patient Prosecuted by El Paso County
Frank Marzano:
Caregiver whose conviction was overturned and had his
property returned.
Mark Hoynak: Helped secure the return of his property
after his case was settled.
Jason Lauve:
Publicity and support for the Jason Lauve trial. Jason's attorney,
Rob Corry, called CTI's support at Jason's trial critical
in securing that huge victory
Sherri Versfelt:
Helped Sherri get the charges against her dismissed.
Nick
Polashek: Helped pubicize a benefit for him. Charges
were finally dismissed.
Publicity and Media Relations
We make sure the press has all the up-to-date information on
cannabis politics in Colorado, and work to correct any inaccuracies
in news coverage. Our media list is over 500 reporters and growing!
Future Projects
More educational events for the public.
Starting a medical legal defense fund and mobilization program
to get more support at patient and caregiver trials and hearings.
Educating jurors on their duty to vote according to their
conscience and their immunity from prosecution.
