Samuel R. Caldwell | |
|---|---|
 A photo of Caldwell after his arrest | |
| Born | February 11, 1880 |
| Died | June 24, 1941 (aged 61) |
| Occupation | Farmer |
| Conviction(s) | tax fraud Cannabis |
| Criminal penalty | Fined $1,000 and 4 years hard labor |
Samuel R. Caldwell (February 11, 1880 – June 24, 1941) was one of the first people convicted and sentenced to prison for not paying his marijuana tax cannabis under the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, according to federal files.[1]
- ^ Glick, Daniel (December 6, 2016). "80 Years Ago This Week, Marijuana Prohibition Began With These Arrests". Leafly.
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