Sally Hyde was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana at the annual “

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Sally Hyde was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana at the annual “Hash Bash” and unofficial celebration of spring that drew 2000 people. She objected to her prosecution because most of the other people there also possessed marijuana. There were no other arrests for drug possession, and the police said she was arrested at random “as an example to others.” Does Hyde have a valid defense? Explain. What is the Rule of Law for her prosecution? Sally Hyde was arrested and charged with possession of marijuana at the annual “Hash Bash” and unofficial celebration of spring that drew 2000 people. She objected to her prosecution because most of the other people there also possessed marijuana. There were no other arrests for drug possession, and the police said she was arrested at random “as an example to others.” Does Hyde have a valid defense? Explain. What is the Rule of Law for her prosecution?

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No, she do not making a valid defence becuase doing because others are doing is not a valid defence.

She will be prosecuted under Controlled Substances Act (CSA) (21 U.S.C. § 811 that states possessionof cannabis is illegal.

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