California Woman Avoids Jail in Marijuana-Induced Stabbing

Bryn Spejcher's defense of 'cannabis-induced psychosis' leads to probation and community service sentence.

Bryn Spejcher, a 33-year-old California woman, avoided jail time after stabbing her boyfriend 108 times in a marijuana-induced psychotic episode.
Spejcher's defense, 'cannabis-induced psychosis', was based on the testimonies of renowned psychiatrist Dr. William Wirshing and prosecution expert Dr. Kris Mohandie.
Spejcher had only smoked marijuana less than a half-dozen times before the fatal stabbing, which occurred after she consumed a strain with a 31.8% THC level.
Spejcher's boyfriend, Chad O’Melia, provided the marijuana but did not show her the warning on the label indicating it was for 'High Tolerance Users Only'.
After being convicted by a jury of involuntary manslaughter, Spejcher received just two years of probation, 100 hours of community service and no prison time.