cannabisnews.com: Pot Handout Proves a Bust Pot Handout Proves a Bust Posted by FoM on April 21, 2001 at 09:35:07 PT By James Tressler, The Times-Standard Source: Times-Standard The man who planned to give away a half-pound of marijuana buds in front of the Sheriff's Office on Friday afternoon was arrested at about 4 p.m. before he got the chance.Chris Robert Giauque (pronounced "Gee-Oak") was arrested by officers from the Eureka Police Department on suspicion of transportation and possession of marijuana. He was booked into the county jail on $20,000 bail, but his girlfriend, Rebecca Smiley, bailed him out later in the evening. Giauque, 34, has been involved in a long-standing legal battle with Sheriff Dennis Lewis ever since Lewis refused to give him back a 1-ounce bag of marijuana seized during a 1999 traffic stop.The pot giveaway, scheduled for 4:20 p.m. to coincide with a popular catchphrase for weed smoking, was intended to send a message to the Sheriff that people who have a legal prescription have a right to their dope. Lewis has repeatedly said he won't return the marijuana, despite orders from a Superior Court judge, because he doesn't want to break federal law. Lewis is scheduled to appear in court on Tuesday. After Giauque made bail Friday evening, he said the arrest "doesn't stop anything" and he plans to be on the courtsteps smoking a joint when Lewis goes to court. Giauque is also a member of the Salmon Creek Cannabis Cooperative, which distributes medical marijuana to about 70 people.Despite Giauque's arrest, about 50 people, many of them cardholders who buy marijuana from him, were on hand to protest the arrest and to promote Prop. 215. The characteristic pungent odor of weed wafted through the air as people held up signs saying, "Hey Cop, Give Me My Pot" to passing traffic. Some motorists honked their horns in support while others slowed down and yelled "Get a job!" out the window."I want my caregiver back," said James Hand. "I want my medicine." Hand said he has had AIDS since 1980 and has a medical marijuana card.Another cardholder, Lisa Brackett, said she also gets the drug from Giauque. She said she suffers from anorexia and can't eat without smoking marijuana.Other than Giauque, no arrests were made. Eureka Police Chief David Douglas, spokesman on the issue of Giauque's arrest, was not available for comment, nor was Sheriff Lewis. Source: Times-Standard (CA)Author: James Tressler, The Times-Standard Published: April 21, 2001Copyright: 2001 The Times-StandardContact: letters times-standard.comWebsite: http://www.times-standard.com/Related Articles:Protester To Give Away Pot on Courthouse Steps http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread9405.shtmlMMJ Dispute Puts Sheriff and County in Positionhttp://cannabisnews.com/news/thread9389.shtmlSheriff Rejects Judge's Order To Return Pot http://cannabisnews.com/news/thread9221.shtml END SNIP --> Snipped Home Comment Email Register Recent Comments Help Comment #6 posted by Eric on April 21, 2001 at 22:25:30 PT: I want I want to see our government stop wasting jail space on drug criminals. I don't care whether or not cannabis is good for the people smoking it. I know paroling real criminals, especially violent criminals, isn't good for society. (Real criminals are those who commit crimes where all parties involved are NOT CONSENTING) Why should I care if Joe down the street wants to buy marijuana from Steve up the street. They aren't hurting me! To put such people in a prison or jail environment only increases the likelihood they will emerge as individuals who will hurt me. Stop risking my freedom for your paranoid delusions. [ Post Comment ] Comment #5 posted by J.R. Bob Dobbs on April 21, 2001 at 14:23:43 PT Nominate A Torchbearer! I just came across the link below. You can nominate a US citizen to run the 2002 Olympic torch for 1/5 mile. There's a bit of a form to fill out, but imagine if they got hundreds or thousands of entries for people like Giauque, or Steve Kubby, or Jack Herer, or... well, you get the idea... http://www.chevrolet.com/olympics/ [ Post Comment ] Comment #4 posted by jAhn on April 21, 2001 at 12:26:10 PT This Quote is Funny! "Some motorists honked their horns in support while others slowed down and yelled "Get a job!" out the window." Uh, I'd like to say something to the person driving by, "America is Continually Laying People off Left and Right, In case you don't watch the "news" of this Country. Who do you work for? Exxon-Mobil? BP Amoco? Point: Just shut your trap, because of people like you, We have to stand out here and Work Every Damned Day to expose this "Criminal Penal System" for what it is---A Racist Juggernaut that's Raped, Killed, Ruined and FORGOT the peoples' lives that have been WRECKED!!!" All for What? Getting Drugs out to your Kids? Wake UP!Your kids are out here looking for Drugs thanks to your Gateway Killer: Alcohol!!! Don't you see---?Of course not, it's What your Paid for, prick! [ Post Comment ] Comment #3 posted by Charlie on April 21, 2001 at 11:42:43 PT Cannabis Pot, weed, dope, marijuana, this writer certainly had a hard time saying the word cannabis. [ Post Comment ] Comment #2 posted by Cuzn Buzz on April 21, 2001 at 10:42:58 PT: LAWBREAKER Mr.Giauque is following the law.The Sheriff is not following the law.Who should arrest whom?I suggest to you that this "sheriff" is not only in contempt of court, but he is showing complete disregard for the will of the people, the peace of his community, and the health of the sick and dying.A public flogging is indicated. [ Post Comment ] Comment #1 posted by lookinside on April 21, 2001 at 10:15:31 PT: sanity? bully cops?..sounds like another job for a recalldrive...every business owner in humboldt county has a vestedinterest in the legal and illegal marijuana industry...potgrows alot faster than redwood trees...and produces moreprofit at much less cost to the environment... [ Post Comment ] Post Comment Name: Optional Password: E-Mail: Subject: Comment: [Please refrain from using profanity in your message] Link URL: Link Title: