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Kasandra Stephens admits in a Japanese court to mailing cannabis oil to her son in Okinawa. He intercepted by local customs officers. She also brought more cannabis oil with her on her visit in September.

Stephens faces charges under Japan’s Cannabis Control Act and Customs Law, facing a sentencing date of February 2. Meanwhile, her son and wife are also facing smuggling and possession charges in District Court.

Prosecutors are seeking a two-year sentence, while Stephens and her lawyer hope for a suspended sentence due to her time served. The son and his wife are set to appear in District Court on smuggling charges and possession charges. Note that cannabis oil possession is severely punishable in Japan.

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