Missouri Democrat busted for marijuana possession

[Tx4obama]

Missouri Democrat busted for marijuana possession

A Missouri Democrat was arrested on Sunday after police officers discovered marijuana and drug paraphernalia in his car.

State Rep. Jeremy LaFaver (D-Kansas City) was pulled over by police for failing to respond to a previous charge that he had driven with an expired license tag and without insurance. The lawmaker was booked into the Boone County jail and released after posting bond.

“I made a serious mistake, I apologize for it, and I am prepared to face the consequences of my behavior,” LaFaver said in a statement. “I want to stress that I was not operating under the influence. I deeply regret the embarrassment I have caused my family and the people of the 25th District by this incident. I want to assure my constituents that I have received no special considerations, nor do I expect to be treated any differently than any other citizen in my situation.”

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The Missouri Republican Party has called on LaFaver to resign, citing his “open disrespect for the law.” But he told local media networks that he has no plans to quit.

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Full article and video here: http://www.rawstory.com/rs/2013/08/26/missouri-democrat-busted-for-marijuana-possession/

[Throd]

1. If he wasn't stoned, I don't care if he was driving with marihuana in his car.

Yes, I spelled it with an H. I roll 1959.

[Kurska]

2. If he wasn't driving under the influence, massive waste of time.

Don't our police have better things to do than search for harmless plants in state rep's cars?

[rustydog]

3. That's why they call it DOPE!