Drugs jail sentence for wealthy Texan woman quashed in landmark ruling
A wealthy Texan actress and philanthropist convicted of possession of cannabis gummies has had her prison sentence quashed in a landmark ruling that will set a precedent in future cases in Summary Court on 19 Sept.
Barrister Richard Barton successfully argued against the four-month sentence, suspended for two years, earlier imposed on Chicora Welborn in Summary Court, before Justice Cheryll Richards in Grand Court. For a more complete summary of the story, please see the below link:
Published on: Sep 24, 2025 12:30 PM