State of Minnesota v. Obuey Abella Thowl, A13-1978
Jun 16, 2014OUTCOME: Dissmissal after appeal
Mr. Thowl was arrested for possession of Khat, a drug commonly used in Mr. Thowl's home country. Mr. Schatz argued before the Court of Appeals that the conviction should be reversed due to the fact th ... at Mr. Thowl did not know what he possessed was an illegal drug. The Court of Appeal reversed the conviction.