Man Arrested With A Whole Bunch Of Weed

2009_01_05_weed.jpg Add Samuel Randall to the list of "Chicago People Who We Need To Party With." Randall was arrested yesterday for possession of six pounds of cannabis. That amount has a street value of $18,000 or enough to get one through an East Coast leg of a Phish tour. Zing! Randall was pulled over by police after he was spotted driving the wrong way down a one-way street yesterday afternoon. During the stop, officers spotted two bags of the wacky weed in one of the car's cup holders and smelled the rest in a shopping bag on the front seat. Everyone knows you hide that stuff in the spare tire wheel well in the trunk. Though, judging by the mug shot, it appears as if Randall was sampling his own product too much to think through the haze.

Mugshot via WBBM

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In a just society he'd have gotten a ticket and perhaps been arrested for driving under the influence.

Instead, he's going to spend years in jail, if not decades, for having the wrong kind of plant.


I agree with you, but on the other hand....when you've got that much pot in your car, wouldn't it behoove you to be a tad more careful?

I mean, don't go driving the wrong way down a one way street and for crying out loud, do you have to have it displayed on the front seat?

He almost deserves jail time for being stupid. And think of all the innocent people who were waiting to get their monthly delivery and now it's never gonna happen.

That would be like "Dealing 101" : Rule #1 Obey all traffic laws.
sheesh.

I agree with both of you. What is interesting is whether or not he can get tagged with "intent to sale." Anyone know the limit for this charge?

He's gonna have a hard time making the argument that it's for personal use.

With that look on his face??? It's not that far of a stretch. He looks like he could knock out a pound a day.

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ugh, you never get high on your own supply! come on, man!

NOW I know who he reminds me of.

Dave Chapelle, who I believe has a soft spot in his heart for weed too.

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