Dec. 20 - The law has it's first run-in with Timoth Leary.
Timothy Leary's first run in with the law came on December 20 1965. During a border crossing from Mexico into the United States, his daughter was caught with marijuana. After taking responsibility for the controlled substance, Leary was convicted of possession under the Marihuana Tax Act. Leary claimed this was in stark violation of the Fifth Amendment. and sentenced to 30 years in jail, given a $30,000 fine and ordered to undergo psychiatric treatment. Soon after, however, he appealed the case, claiming the Marihuana Tax Act was in fact unconstitutional, as it required a degree of self-incrimination.
On December 28, 1968 Leary was arrested again, this time for the possession of two roaches of marijuana, which Leary claimed were planted by the arresting officer.
On May 19, 1989 The Supreme Court concurred with Leary. The Marihuana Tax Act was declared unconstitutional, and his 1965 conviction was quashed.
The case was known as Leary vs. The United States
