The second trial of 2005 was on January 5-7. It was a great surprise to us when Honourable Judge Harvey found Ted guilty of trafficking in cannabis (resin) for the production of edible and skin products at the club. Reasons for Judgement and Sentencing may be found on Hempology.com, October 14, 2005. In sentencing (pp3) she stated, "Mr. Smith admits possessing, in fact creating these items, albeit not for a great deal of profit and basically for humanitarian purposes." In pp18 she continues with,"we are not talking about medicinal marijuana. The definitions by the government are clear. They do not include cannabis resin." She stated, "I am not without sympathy for what it is you are trying to do, and I accept that... many people are frustrated with the government." Ted was sentenced to a 9 month conditional discharge. Ted filed an appeal, which the Department of Justice agreed to and invited the Court to enter an acquittal. (See Hempology.com, Sept.29/05.)

Later in Jan. 2005, Honourable Judge Kay found Ted Guilty of possession for the purpose of trafficking as a result of sharing joints at UVIC. He was sentenced to 1 day in jail. Ted has filed an appeal before the B.C. Court of Appeal and will be representing himself early in 2006.

Many of the club members have had a remarkable reduction in the use of pharmaceuticals, if they have cannabis readily available as an alternative. This has led us to launch an independent research study to show in dollars and sense the value of cannabis as a medicine

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