H.R. 6134 · 112th Congress
Truth in Trials Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Sam Farr
- Introduced
- 2012-07-17
- Latest action
- 2012-08-01 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Summary
Truth in Trials Act - Amends the federal criminal code to: (1) allow any person on trial for a federal marijuana-related offense to introduce evidence that the alleged marijuana-related activities were performed in compliance with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana, (2) allow an affirmative defense to a marijuana prosecution that the alleged marijuana-related activities complied with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana, (3) limit the criminal liability of persons convicted of federal marijuana-related offenses, (4) require the preservation and return (if a defendant is acquitted) of property seized in connection with a marijuana prosecution, and (5) prohibit the seizure of plants grown or stored under a physician's recommendation or by order of a state or municipal agency in accordance with state law regarding the medical use of marijuana.