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Drug testing article - Retired Lawyer Tackles The Law On Driving Under Influence Of Drugs Retired Lawyer Tackles The Law On Driving Under Influence Of Drugs Source: Ottawa Citizen (CN ON) Wed, 11 Dec 2002 Author: Kelly Egan Rick Reimer was a prominent criminal lawyer in Pembroke. Then he was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis. Mr. Reimer uses marijuana daily to cope with the effects of his illness and intends to use an impaired driving charge to scrutinize the law's approach toward marijuana and its impacts on life. As Canada inches closer to softer marijuana laws, a retired Killaloe lawyer is asking the courts to rule on the murky issue of driving while under the influence of cannabis. Rick Reimer intends to use an impaired driving charge to scrutinize the wobbly approach of legislators toward the use of marijuana and its impacts on daily life. In a case that begins in a tiny courtroom tomorrow, he is both the accused and defender. Mr. Reimer, 47, a prominent criminal lawyer in Pembroke until his retirement two years ago, uses marijuana daily to cope with the effects of multiple sclerosis. He was diagnosed four years ago and, in November 2000, was granted a Health Canada exemption to use the drug for medicinal purposes. "I smoke marijuana constantly, from morning until night," said Mr. Reimer, estimating he smokes about 10 to 12 joints a day. On Feb. 11, he was pulled over on Highway 60 as he made his way toward Pembroke at about 11 a.m. on a clear, sunny morning that followed a fresh snowfall. He was stopped by an OPP officer near Round Lake Centre for allegedly weaving about the road. Mr. Reimer displayed some of the classic signs of impairment: slurred voice and unsteady gait. Those are precisely the symptoms of his disorder, he says. The smoking of marijuana, he argues, actually makes him a better driver. "There's no doubt whatsoever that I am not impaired in any way, shape or form by marijuana smoking, any more than a tobacco smoker would be," he said yesterday. One of the central issues in the trial promises to be the inability of police officers to assess precisely -- at the roadside or in the station -- the level of impairment caused by marijuana smoking. Unlike the test for alcohol, there is no quick and easy method to determine levels of THC in a driver's system. And unlike alcohol, THC, the active ingredient in marijuana, stays in the body for long periods. Mr. Reimer hopes to use the criminal trial to expose what he considers the government's hypocritical attitude toward the legal use of marijuana. The unusual court case comes the same week Justice Minister Martin Cauchon said he intends to proceed with legislation, likely to be introduced by April, that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana. "If Cauchon comes down with decriminalization, you're going to see all kinds of situations where cops pull over drivers," said Mr. Reimer. "There is no way for the officer to gauge what level of THC, if any, is in the bloodstream of the driver." Mr. Reimer said the federal government has failed to deal with these issues, just as he thinks it has bungled the matter of medicinal marijuana. "They should have been thinking of this 20 years ago. Instead, they buried their heads in the sand and now they've been dragged kicking and screaming into it and they've been caught with their pants down." As a defence lawyer, Mr. Reimer defended dozens, if not hundreds, of impaired drivers. He is so well-known in the justice community in Renfrew County that an out-of-county Crown, Mac Lindsay of Ottawa, was brought in to prosecute. Mr. Lindsay declined to discuss the case in detail yesterday, except to say he would be calling the arresting officer and a toxicologist. Proving the effect of marijuana on a driver -- at least to a criminal court standard -- has been difficult. In Eastern Ontario during the last eight years, there have been two well-known failures, blamed on holes in the Criminal Code. Home Products FAQ News Contact Us Links Pot Smoker All rights reserved 1999-2003 Books Etc. Report Site Problems to: webmaster@cleartest.com

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California Drunk Driving - DUI - Law & Procedure - Drunk Driving Attorney - Lawyer Kinsey Law Offices Eugene E. Kinsey 323 Main St., 2nd Fl. Seal Beach, CA 90740 KINSEY LAW OFFICES Drunk Driving Defense The Firm For Clients For Lawyers Free Stuff Law Library Legal Links Lawyer Jokes Home When You Need An Experienced Drunk Driving - DUI Attorney Kinsey Law Offices Eugene E. Kinsey Seal Beach, CA (562) 596-8177 DUI - Drunk Driving Lawyer Since 1976 - Negotiation - - Settlement - - Trial - E-Mail Us Basic California Drunk Driving (DUI) Law - The California Vehicle Code: California has two basic drunk driving laws, found in Vehicle Code sections 23152(a) and 23152(b): 23152(a) It is a misdemeanor to drive under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs. 23152(b) It is a misdemeanor to drive with .08% or more of alcohol in your blood. Note: In most cases, both the 23152(a) and (b) offenses will be charged. Even though there is only one act, the law says that a defendant charged with drinking and driving can be convicted of BOTH offenses — but can only be punished for one (the punishments are identical). Vehicle Code section 23153 sets forth the "felony DUI" provisions where an injury results from the drunk driving, while Penal Code sections 191.5 and 192 describe the crime of "vehicular manslaughter" where there is a death. For further information, visit the following sites: Basic DUI Law Verbatum presentation of the basic misdemeanor DUI law, California Vehicle Code sections 23152. DUI-Related Statutes A broader range of California laws applying to drunk driving cases — misdemeanor, felony, prior convictions, etc. AAA Guide to California's DUI Laws [ cached version ] A good overview of the state's criminal and license supension laws, from the Automobile Club of Southern California. Legal FAQs Answers to the 20 questions most frequently asked by those arrested for DUI, from the attorney who wrote the legal textbook "Drunk Driving Defense, 5th edition". California Vehicle Code The main Vehicle Code sections which apply to misdemeanor drunk driving cases, along with explanations of their legal terms. California's DUI Vehicle Impound Laws How to get your car back if it is impounded as the result of a DUI arrest — either of yourself or of another. California Vehicle Code Verbatum collection of sections of the Code which apply to drunk driving criminal and license suspension cases. AAA Punishment Chart A chart of statutory sentencing ranges for misdemeanor drunk driving, from the Automobile Club of Southern Californias. Clearing Your Record Discussion of post-conviction procedures for setting aside a plea or verdict of guilty and obtaining a dismissal. California Department Of Motor Vehicles Penalties: In most cases, the person arrested for drunk driving will have his driver's license confiscated by the officer if he (1) takes a breath test showing .08% blood-alcohol or higher, (2) gives a blood or urine sample which will be analyzed later, or (3) refuses to be tested. He will also be given a pink sheet of paper which serves as both a notice of suspension and a 30-day temporary license. (For out-of-state drivers, the license will not be seized and the suspension will only be of the privilege to drive within California.) It is critically important to CALL THE CALIFORNIA DMV WITHIN 10 DAYS OF THE ARREST to request a hearing to contest the suspension; failure to do so will result in the suspension taking effect 30 days after the arrest. Requesting a hearing will also result in an extension of the 30-day temporary license, usually for another month or two depending upon when the hearing is held. Nothing is lost by requesting a hearing and a good DUI attorney has a fair chance of getting the suspension thrown out. The division of the DMV responsible for the "APS" suspension of licenses is the Drivers Safety Office (DSO), with branch offices located around the state. It is at these offices that the hearings will take place, presided over by a "hearing officer" — a DMV employee without legal training who will serve as both prosecutor and judge. The following resources will provide information about the California Department of Motor Vehicles and the laws that largely govern their reponsibilities: the California Vehicle Code. California DMV Home page of the Department of Motor Vehicles. The Driver's License General information about about driver's licenses. Guide to the DMV Unofficial website providing plain-English information about the DMV and its services. DUI Suspensions over/under 21 DMV's overview of license suspensions for drunk driving for adults and drivers under 21. DUI Suspensions The DMV's summary of provisions for administrative ("APS") suspensions and restrictions of licenses for drunk driving; also included is information about "negligent operator" point-count suspensions Impairment Chart The DMV's simplistic chart of impairment based only upon weight and consumption. AAA The Southern California Auto Club's guide to the DMV. Forms Download Department of Motor Vehicle forms online, including Driver Safety forms. Vehicle Code The DMV's online access to the entire Vehicle Code. Publications Download such DMV publications as the "California Driver Handbook" online. Administrative Hearings Information from the Department of Motor Vehicles about challenging the officer's confiscation and suspension of your license. DMV FAQs The Department of Motor Vehicle's answers to frequently-asked questions about DUI license suspensions. Get a Copy of Your California DMV Record The Department of Motor Vehicles (California DMV) keeps your driving record for about ten years. You can obtain a copy of your California driving record by following the instructions on this site. Procedural Overview For California Drunk Driving Cases: The DMV procedure (explained above) and the court procedure are two separate and distinct procedures. The court process consists basically of three hearings : The Arraignment This is your first court hearing. You'll be given the opportunity to plead "guilty" or "not guilty". It is raraly advisable to plead guilty at this stage of the proceedings. The second hearing - the "pretrial conference" is the time for you to negotiate the disposition of your case if a disposition is going to be possible. The Pre-Trial Conference This is a conference set usually 2 to 3 weeks after the arraignment to allow you and/or your attorney to negotiate a settlement of the case with the district attorney. If a negotiated disposition can be reached at this stage of the proceedings, you'll enter a plea or the matter will be dismissed. If there is no disposition, you'll be given a trial date. The Trial If no disposition of your case is reached at the Pre-Trial conference stage, your case will be set for jury trial. DUI trials typically take between 2 and 3 days. - Gene Kinsey Attorney Fees: $250 per hour against a $2,500 minimum fee to be paid in advance The Firm For Clients For Lawyers Free Stuff Law Library Legal Links Lawyer Jokes Home