St. James Man Fined $9,000 for Possessing Cannabis

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Paul Willoughby was given a $9,000 fine by a St. James Parish judge on Wednesday after he admitted that the marijuana found in his possession belonged to him. When presiding parish judge Sasha Smith-Ashley asked why he had the cannabis, he said it was for personal use and disputed the amount. According to the police, he had 12 ounces. Willoughby disputed possessing 12 ounces, but when the court asked whether he wanted the matter to go to trial, he remained committed to his guilty plea and said he would pay the fine. He was subsequently fined $3,000 or 10 days…

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