RICK REIMER GIRDS FOR BATTLE IN NOVA SCOTIA COURT NEXT MONTH

'Killaloe Rastaman' Plans To Contest Public Intoxication Charge

Rick Reimer says he will now personally be entering a not-guilty plea to a
public intoxication charge laid against him last month at the Second Annual
Atlantic Hempfest.

After being invited to attend a pro-marijuana demonstration in Halifax
Sept. 10, Reimer made the decision to appear in court two days later and
has asked that his trial be scheduled for the same day.

"Since I will already be in the province, I will appear at court at 9 a.m.,
on Monday Sept. 12," Reimer said, adding that he and other medical
exemptees will be openly smoking pot outside the court.

"I have asked the Crown Attorney (David Acker) and Bridgetown RCMP to be
ready to proceed with my trial that day. I have also asked the Minister of
Justice to attempt to ensure the court reserves time."

Reimer, who has a license to smoke marijuana for medicinal purposes, will
be contesting his public intoxication charge and $111.50 fine in more ways
than one.

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