Why You Should Never Talk
to the Police
Professor James Duane of the Regent University School of Law presents
a lecture on the Fifth Amendment right to remain silent.
CTI PDF POSTER:
Use Cannabis Responsibly: If you Medicate, then Wait
CTI educational poster about the different methods of cannabis ingestion,
possible impairment symptoms, the time of onset, and the expected
duration of the symptoms. The CTI campaign encourages people to
use cannabis responsibly, and if they medicate, then wait to make
sure they are safe to drive.
THC/DUI News
Please copy and repost this announcement.
THC/DUI Bill Hearing on Tuesday (2/26/13)
STOP THC/DUI - ATTEND THIS HEARING AND EMAIL JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Spend your Valentine's Day protesting FORCED BLOOD DRAWS of COLORADO
DRIVERS!
House Judiciary Committee Hearing on HB 1114
DATE: Tues., Feb. 26, 2013
TIME: 1:30pm
LOCATION: Old Supreme Court Chambers, state Capitol Building, 200
E. Colfax, Denver, CO
Always Call in Advance to make sure hearing hasn't been re-scheduled:
Capitol Bill Room: (303) 866-3055
Attire: Dress to Impress
Provisions: Bring food and water, as the hearing may last a while.
BACKGROUND
HB1114 would declare that the presence of 5 nanogram/milliliters
or more of THC in the bloodstream of a driver would create a "permissible
inference" that the person is guilty of DUI. Under this proposed
law, the mere presence of 5 nanograms/mL of THC is enough to prove
guilt, regardless of any evidence that the person was not actually
impaired.
HB1114 will require a "forced blood draw", forcing anyone
suspected of driving under the influence of THC to submit to a blood
draw forced by the state. Currently, alcohol levels can be tested
through urine, breath or blood. But under the THC/DUI bill, the
nanogram count can only come from a forced blood draw.
This bill is required by A64, which states "Driving under
the influence of marijuana shall remain illegal." The groups
that promoted A64 are also -in favor- of the 5 ng limit. They spent
over $2 million promoting A64, but haven't spent a dime to prevent
this THC/DUI bill. IF YOU VOTED FOR A64, YOU ARE REQUIRED TO WRITE
AND SEND LETTERS, and to have 10 OF YOUR FRIENDS SEND PROTEST LETTERS,
TOO! This bill is a direct consequence of your vote for A64, and
shows clearly why many long-time activists were against the language
of A64 from the beginning.
CALL AND EMAIL HOUSE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Sample letter to House Judiciary Committee
Please vote no on HB1114 and do more research on the bill to set
a nanogram limit on cannabis. There is NO evidence showing a link
between THC blood concentration and impairment. Other drugs that
impair people, like oxycontin, do not have nanogram limits. This
bill is unfair to medical marijuana patients, who will almost always
be above 5 ng due to constant use, yet suffer no impairment in driving
skills.
Medical cannabis patients in Colorado are SICK of being treated
like second class citizens! If you want to give them forced blood
draws, you will have to show some evidence that there is actually
a problem. Please at least include an exemption for medical marijuana
patients in this bill.
Vice-Chairman
Rep. Sanford E "Pete" Lee (D)
District: 18
Counties: El Paso
Occupation: Attorney/Businessman
Phone: 303-866-2932
E-mail: pete.lee.house@state.co.us
John W. Buckner (D)
District: 40
Counties: Arapahoe
Occupation: Retired Educator
Phone: 303-866-2944
E-mail: john.buckner.house@state.co.us
Lois Court (D)
District: 6
Counties: Denver
Occupation: Community College Instructor/Legislator
Phone: 303-866-2967
E-mail: lois.court.house@state.co.us
Bob Gardner (R)
District: 21
Counties: El Paso, Fremont
Occupation: Attorney
Phone: 303-866-2191
E-mail: bob.gardner.house@state.co.us
Polly Lawrence (R)
District: 39
Counties: Douglas, Teller
Occupation: Construction Contracts Manager
Phone: 303-866-2935
E-mail: polly.lawrence.house@state.co.us
Mike McLachlan (D)
District: 59
Counties: Archuleta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, La Plata, Ouray, San Juan
Occupation: Lawyer
Phone: 303-866-2914
E-mail: mike.mclachlan.house@state.co.us
Joseph A. Salazar (D)
District: 31
Counties: Adams
Occupation: Civil Rights Attorney / Professor
Phone: 303-866-2918
E-mail: joseph.salazar.house@state.co.us
