California woman stabs boyfriend in marijuana-induced psychosis

SOURCE www.foxnews.com
A California woman who stabbed her boyfriend over 100 times in a marijuana-induced psychosis received probation and community service as a sentence. She is appealing the conviction, claiming she was tricked into using the drug. The defense presented in court was based on the testimony of renowned psychiatrists.

Key Points

  • The woman claimed she was tricked into using marijuana by her boyfriend, leading to the deadly attack.
  • Her lawyers argued that she had a severe adverse reaction to a hyper-potent strain of marijuana.
  • The defense of 'cannabis-induced psychosis' was supported by expert testimonies.

Pros

  • The defense presented in court was not a 'con job' as some have described it.
  • Renowned psychiatrists testified about the cannabis-induced psychosis defense.

Cons

  • The victim's family feels that the sentence was too lenient given the circumstances.