ROGUE COP'S LAWYER TO SEEK BAIL

The lawyer for accused drugdealing Vancouver police officer Peter
Hodson wants to review case evidence in hopes of quickly getting his
client out on bail.

Asked if Hodson is having a tough time with other inmates in custody
at the Surrey Pre-Trial Centre, lawyer Vincent Michaels said: "It
wouldn't be pleasant for any former police officer in that situation."

Wearing a red prison jumpsuit, Hodson, 31, appeared briefly in B.C.
Provincial Court in Vancouver on Monday.

Standing in the court dock, Hodson fidgeted, repeatedly scratching
his biceps and pulling at his fingers in apparent nervousness.

Called a "rogue" officer by Vancouver Police Department Chief Const.
Jim Chu, Hodson is charged with trafficking marijuana, allegedly on
and off duty. He faces two counts of breach of trust for drugdealing
and illegal use of a police database. He's also charged with
breaking-and-entering to commit extortion in connection to
trafficking allegations. Hodson was arrested last week and fired,
following a special investigation.

Outside court, Michaels said "our intention at this point is to enter
a not-guilty plea."