Probation Officer Takes Stand (Judge Cam) | Rich Paul VOP Hearing Part 7
Channel: Derrick Horton
Date: 25/07/2014

Thursday, July 24, 2014 - Legendary cannabis activist Rich Paul was charged with violating the terms of his probation. The government alleged that he continued to use cannabis and one evening was seen on camera holding a camera monopod (apparently a criminal act?). The hearing provided an excellent opportunity for Rich and fellow activist Garret Ean to take the stand and show that they are not afraid to admit to illegal activity -- so long as it harms no one. No victim, no crime.

Rich was found guilty of continued cannabis use, but the judge decided that (since he wouldn't stop smoking anyway) Rich no longer has probation as a condition of his freedom. Instead, he was sentenced to 6 months in jail. But not before making an eloquent and moving speech about how the State creates victims out of non-criminals rather than punishing criminals and making victims whole.