Legal Question in Criminal Law in California

Medical use of marijuanan a crime?

My son has been served with a supeona to be present at my trial. The Da's office is charging me with 11358, 12021(a), 273(b) of the health and safety code. My son is only 17 years old, can they make him testifiy against me at trial.

I'm very ill and my doctor had given me a recomendation and or prescription to grow and use canabis for personal use ffor pain.


Asked on 4/26/07, 10:09 am

3 Answers from Attorneys
Edward Hoffman Law Offices of Edward A. Hoffman

Re: Medical use of marijuanan a crime?

Yes, your son can be forced to testify against you. There is no privilege between parents and children as there is between spouses.

Any child mature enough to understand the significance of taking an oath can testify, and this is not even an issue with children as old as your son.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 3:57 pm
Elena Condes LAW OFFFICE OF ELENA CONDES

Re: Medical use of marijuanan a crime?

Yes they can.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 4:54 pm
Peter Berlin Law Offices of Peter Berlin, A Prof. Corp.

Re: Medical use of marijuanan a crime?

There is no parent child privilege...so they can subpoena him.

You need representation, call our office to discuss further if you wish.

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Answered on 4/26/07, 11:00 am


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