Description: john knock prosecution in the northern district of florida life for pot 11th circuit nonviolent marijuana offense clemency life without parole
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I am a 69 year old first time nonviolent marijuana offender serving a sentence of two life terms plus 20 for a marijuana conspiracy that took place in the SF Bay area and Canada. I was charged with conspiracy and was the last person prosecuted and chose to go to trial. I was prosecuted and sentenced in the 11 th Circuit Northern District of Florida.
At sentencing, Judge Maurice Paul stated that there were no victims. Even though there were no victims, I most certainly knew that marijuana was not legal and that I was breaking the law.
I am deeply sorry for my involvement and regret my life choices. These choices have caused untold pain and sorrow for those I love and those who love me. I have been incarcerated for this offense for twenty years and am no doubt approaching the twilight of my life. I was held for this offense for 4 1/2 years pretrial.