iPhone Jailbreaker Shockingly Busted For Weed

George Hotz, better known online as Geohot, is probably one of the most hated hackers in corporate America. Not because he steals things, but because he jailbreaks closed systems like the iPhone or the PS3, the latter getting him into a little hot water.

And now, shockingly, a twenty-two year old who spends most of his time futzing with computers has been arrested for marijuana possession in roughly the stupidest way possible.

Hotz was arrested in Sierra Bianca, TX, for having a quarter ounce of weed in his car. A California resident, Hotz was clearly unaware his medical marijuana license in that state doesn’t mean he can transport weed across state borders. Not helping matters was the fact that noted stoners like Willie Nelson and Snoop Dogg have been busted at the exact same checkpoint. Or the fact that apparently the town sheriff is not the brightest light in Texas law enforcement and treated the “special” chocolate Hotz had as if it were made entirely of weed, sticking him with a $1500 fine.

Hotz was on his way to deliver a talk at SXSW. We’re hoping it isn’t about how to keep your nose clean after a major lawsuit.

(Image via Javier Aroche on Flickr)

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