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Comparative Constitutional Law Keyed to Sutton, 5th Ed.
Ravin v. State
Citation:
537 P.2d 494 (Alaska 1975)Facts
Petitioner Irwin Ravin was arrested on December 11, 1972, and charged with violating Alaska Statute 17.12.010, which prohibited possession of marijuana. Before trial, Ravin moved to dismiss, asserting that the statute violated his right to privacy under both the federal and Alaska constitutions and violated equal protection provisions by treating marijuana more harshly than alcohol and tobacco. Lengthy hearings were held before District Court Judge Dorothy D. Tyner, during which several expert witnesses testified regarding the medical and social effects of marijuana use. The district court denied the motion, and the superior court affirmed. The Alaska Supreme Court granted review to address the constitutional questions raised.
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