Samuel R. Caldwell

Samuel R. Caldwell
A photo of Caldwell after his arrest
Born(1880-02-11)February 11, 1880
DiedJune 24, 1941(1941-06-24) (aged 61)
OccupationFarmer
Convictiontax fraud Cannabis
Criminal penaltyFined $1,000 and 4 years hard labor

Samuel R. Caldwell (February 11, 1880 – June 24, 1941) was one of the first people convicted and sentenced to prison for not paying his cannabis tax under the Marijuana Tax Act of 1937, according to federal files.

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