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Vancouver РA provincial court judge refused to grant bail to a woman whose caf̩ had been openly selling pot over the counter for months.
The decision puzzled and saddened Carole Gwilt's supporters.
"That's crazy. There are harmful people out there," said David Malmo-Lavine, a friend and fellow marijuana activist.
"She's put in there and they're let out to make room for her,"
Michael Boudreau, Ms. Gwilt's co-accused, said thousands will be dismayed by the court's decision.
"All of our hearts break today."
Judge William Kitchen ordered Ms. Gwilt held until the court proceedings are concluded.
It could be many months before her case goes to trial.
The details of Judge Kitchen's ruling can't be released because of a sweeping publication ban standard at bail hearings.
That decision also aggravates Mr. Malmo-Levine.
"I don't understand why the judge has to be so secretive about what he said. It might be a little bit embarrassing, but it's not Osama bin Laden up there."
Mr. Malmo-Lavine said the gag order is ridiculous.
"The politicians have failed us. The courts have failed us. The media is failing us now by not extending our legal argument."
Ms. Gwilt's original charges of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime came after police raided the Da Kine caféon Commercial Drive Sept. 9.
She and seven other employees were charged after police seized $63,000, another $1,700 (U.S.), nine kilograms of marijuana, some hashish and 300 cookies baked with hash or marijuana.
Ms. Gwilt was released on bail with a promise to the court she would meet certain conditions, including staying away from marijuana.
A week later police stopped Ms. Gwilt's vehicle and arrested her again on allegations of marijuana possession and breaching her bail conditions.
She and her lawyer Jason Gratl will be back in provincial court Sept. 29 to address pretrial issues.
Canadian Press
Sep 22, 2004
© Copyright 2004 Bell Globemedia Publishing Inc.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040922.wpott0922/BNStory/National/
The decision puzzled and saddened Carole Gwilt's supporters.
"That's crazy. There are harmful people out there," said David Malmo-Lavine, a friend and fellow marijuana activist.
"She's put in there and they're let out to make room for her,"
Michael Boudreau, Ms. Gwilt's co-accused, said thousands will be dismayed by the court's decision.
"All of our hearts break today."
Judge William Kitchen ordered Ms. Gwilt held until the court proceedings are concluded.
It could be many months before her case goes to trial.
The details of Judge Kitchen's ruling can't be released because of a sweeping publication ban standard at bail hearings.
That decision also aggravates Mr. Malmo-Levine.
"I don't understand why the judge has to be so secretive about what he said. It might be a little bit embarrassing, but it's not Osama bin Laden up there."
Mr. Malmo-Lavine said the gag order is ridiculous.
"The politicians have failed us. The courts have failed us. The media is failing us now by not extending our legal argument."
Ms. Gwilt's original charges of trafficking and possession of the proceeds of crime came after police raided the Da Kine caféon Commercial Drive Sept. 9.
She and seven other employees were charged after police seized $63,000, another $1,700 (U.S.), nine kilograms of marijuana, some hashish and 300 cookies baked with hash or marijuana.
Ms. Gwilt was released on bail with a promise to the court she would meet certain conditions, including staying away from marijuana.
A week later police stopped Ms. Gwilt's vehicle and arrested her again on allegations of marijuana possession and breaching her bail conditions.
She and her lawyer Jason Gratl will be back in provincial court Sept. 29 to address pretrial issues.
Canadian Press
Sep 22, 2004
© Copyright 2004 Bell Globemedia Publishing Inc.
https://www.theglobeandmail.com/servlet/story/RTGAM.20040922.wpott0922/BNStory/National/
