here's a summary
DAY ONE
Court began with non-admittance to the courtroom for many patients. During previous proceedings the medical cannabis and its accoutrement were not discriminated against or denied entry. Monday February 23rd, for some reason, was different. This was the second hearing held in that room, and fourth in the building. This came as a surprise to one of the lead organizers, CinC’s Jenn Bennett.
Opening statements commenced around 9:30 and concluded roughly 45 minutes later, at which time the first individual to have submitted an affidavit was questioned extensively. This witnesses account investigated the depth and breadth of his life, cannabis experience, and injury.
“Even at $4 a gram you are looking at $4,000 a month, I can't do it, bro,” Shawn Davey interjected while being asked if he had contacted an LP (large-scale producer).
The Crown asked Mr. Davey why he could not simply eliminate cultivation, and in turn spend every penny of his
disposable income (calculated by the crown at around $2,200 a month) on obtaining his medicinal Cannabis from and LP.
Aside from the cost being nearly prohibitive, Davey has no desire to obtain his medicine that way. When pressed further by the Crown, and given LPs as an only option, Mr. Davey swore to continue to grow regardless of regulation.
“My life, use it for my good, that’s me, no one else,” said Davey.
Once Davey's testimony concluded, a debate broke out as to whether or not “discovery” needed to be provided before the next witness could give evidence. Brian Alexander had cultivated alongside Mr. Davey since 2013. Ultimately Justice Phelan decided to hear what Alexander had to say.
Plans as to how to hear testimony from Tanya Beemish from her hospital room or to accept testimony from her husband for the next day was discussed and was to be finalized by morning.
DAY TWO
Attendance waned as many visitors from out of town held audience with those who saw them off to planes or out of town other ways. The afternoon session had promised an unprecedented Skype televised feed from the hospital to the courtroom, set for 2pm.When the hour arrived, Mr. John Conroy, Q.C. (lead for the defence) was in the courtroom. It was clear that testimony from Tanya's spouse, David Hebert, would continue.
“This is one of those incriminating things...we keep buying White Berry from the black market,” said Mr. Hebert. “Being a biologist I am not an expert but I am trained to identify all the plants in BC, the White Berry is unique.”
“By the smell of this cannabis, you can tell,” stated Hebert. While producing it themselves, Hebert and Beemish produced the same product every time, when derived from other sources it had variation.
Court adjourned early and was to set to commence again Wednesday.
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