Hitler and 420 (MJ Day) celebrate the same day! Yes, April 20th is the birthday of Adolph Hitler, whose real name was Schicklgruber. He was a man obsessed with Aryan origin, who ironically did not possess the documentary proof that he demanded. If Adolph had smoked Marijuana, he may have mellowed out and history would be different.
Marijuana, illegal until recently, is now known to have medical benefits. As a young Trial Lawyer in the Los Angeles Public Defender’s office for 4 years, I represented thousands charged with possession or use of MJ…then not known to have a medical benefit.
My motto, closing my legal columns for over 30 years: Being Under the Influence of MJ is just as bad as Alcohol or Drugs. The obvious lesson is DON’T DRINK, DRIVE OR BE IMPAIRED WITH MARIJUANA, AND GET A DUI OR ACCIDENT. Calling a Taxi/ Uber is cheaper than calling me. As the police advertise during Coachella and Stagecoach, DRIVE SOBER OR GET PULLED OVER.
There are 3 types of Medical MJ use:
- INDICAS: The CBD (Cannabidiol), helps block pain receptors, causing lethargy or sleepiness and shouldn’t be used at night, and before driving.
- SATIVAS: Used for head ailments as they have a higher level of THC (Tetrahydrocannabinol) which is Psychoactive and assists with mood elevation., bi-polar and social disorders. High levels of THC found in SATIVA can cause anxiety and or paranoia and after an Accident or DUI you have enough anxiety. Probably not something Hitler should have used.
- HYBRIDS: Is the cross breeding of INDICA/SATIVA and used for ailments.
4 TYPES OF MEDICAL CANNABIS USE:
VAPORIZING: Smoking sends burnt materials to your lungs and therefore is not advised and preferred because they run through water.
EDIBLES: They could be cookies, brownies, chocolate bars, candies, ice cream, butter, cooking oils and other preparations. You must pay attention to the proper MG or Milligrams dosing labeled on the package. Beginners should divide the product into quarters and ingest only a quarter portion first and eat in small portions. It is advisable to wait 30-40 minutes before ingesting more.
TINCTURES/SUBLINGUAL STRIPS: Tinctures are tiny drops administered orally under your tongue or added to food or drinks. They are fast and convenient and a perfect alternative to inhalation.
LOTIONS/CREAMS/SALVE/MASSAGE OIL/BODY OILS: Good for chronic body aches/ pains because MJ has anti-inflammatory agents absorbed through the skin and helpful with psoriasis, gout, eczema, shingles etc.
ONSET/DURATION:
INHALATION (smoke/vapor): Onset in minutes, and lasting 1-4 hours.
INGESTION: Onset is 60-90 minutes, lasting 6-8 hours.
SUBLINGUAL: (Strips/drops under tongue): Onset is 5-60 minutes, lasting 1-4 hours.
IF STOPPED AFTER USING ALCOHOL AND MJ (WITH THC), THEN DON’T TAKE A DUI BLOOD TEST.
IF STOPPED WITH MJ, Remember: Silence is Golden and Handcuffs are Silver, so DON’T TALK to POLICE without your lawyer’s permission.
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“Though I am sometimes referred to as a DUI criminal defense lawyer, I choose to not view my clients as “criminals”. I prefer to view them, and more importantly to treat them, as good, honest people that have found themselves in a scary and unfortunate situation…after screwing up.”
I look upon my job as protecting the Constitutional Rights of every American who drinks, drives and has a PI/DUI.
I do however “Change Hats” when I SUE Drunk Drivers in a Personal Injury Accident for their Negligence, that caused the damages to my Injured or Deceased (Wrongful Death) client .
DRINKING/TEXTING & DRIVING CAUSE PI/DUI’S. A TAXI/UBER IS CHEAPER THAN CALLING ME.
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Upon attorney Dale Gribow’s advice, I exercise my Right To Remain Silent, until you contact him: 760.837.7500 or dale@dalegribowlaw.com, because It’s not what you say, but what they thought you said!
Dale advises, “the VOLUNTARY FIELD SOBRIETY (FST) AND “PORTABLE” BREATH TEST at the scene, are OPTIONAL (unless one is on probation).
Thus, I ELECT not to take them. I want to cooperate and I’m happy to take a BLOOD TEST.”
