Pubdate: Wed, 18 May 2005
Source: Powell River Peak (CN BC)
Copyright: 2005 Peak Publishing Ltd.
Contact:  http://www.prpeak.com
Details: http://www.mapinc.org/media/734
Author: B. Woods

SEARCH FOR JUSTICE

I am writing in response to the article "Judge rules search unlawful" 
[April 27]. I am without a doubt more confused, frustrated and 
disillusioned with our justice system than ever before. I have a very hard 
time understanding why one must have a search warrant when a vehicle is 
being searched and evidence of drugs has been found. I admit I am far 
beyond understanding the laws that govern this. I have never known a police 
office to need a search warrant to search a car if it is believed the 
driver is impaired and may have open alcohol in the car. Why is it okay to 
seize alcohol and charge a person with impaired driving, but in order to 
charge someone with drug trafficking the judge insists a search warrant is 
needed? Where is the difference here? How does one ever learn from his or 
her mistakes if there are no consequences for their actions taken?

The judge said his hands were tied--well, maybe it is time to untie them. I 
fully support and hope that the RCMP appeal the judge's decision. As a 
taxpayer I would fully support the RCMP more in an appeal than the money we 
spend for Legal Aid in lawyer fees for suspected drug traffickers.

B. Woods

Barnet Street 
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