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Samuel R. Caldwell (February 11, 1880 – June 24, 1941) was the first person convicted of selling marijuana under the Marihuana Tax Act of 1937, according to federal files.
Biography
He was born on February 11, 1880. He was arrested on October 2, 1937, the same day that the Marihuana Tax Act was enacted. He was released from prison in 1940. Caldwell died on June 24, 1941.[1]
A photo of Caldwell after his arrest
Born Feb 11, 1880
Died June 24, 1941
Occupation Drug dealer
Criminal penalty
Fined $1,000 and 4 years hard labor
Conviction(s) Selling Marijuana
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marijuana
Biography
He was born on February 11, 1880. He was arrested on October 2, 1937, the same day that the Marihuana Tax Act was enacted. He was released from prison in 1940. Caldwell died on June 24, 1941.[1]
A photo of Caldwell after his arrest
Born Feb 11, 1880
Died June 24, 1941
Occupation Drug dealer
Criminal penalty
Fined $1,000 and 4 years hard labor
Conviction(s) Selling Marijuana
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marijuana
