Pubdate: Wed, 07 Apr 1999 Source: United Press International Copyright: 1999 United Press International SUPREME COURT HEARS MEDICAL MARIJUANA CASE TALLAHASSEE, Fla., - The Florida Supreme Court heard oral arguments today in the matter of the state of Florida vs. George Sowell. Sowell was convicted of possession of marijuana, which he was using to control his glaucoma and nausea. But an appeals court reversed the conviction on the grounds his use of marijuana was a medical necessity. It is not known when the high court will hand down its ruling. - --- MAP posted-by: Rich O'Grady