My fight for medical rights
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Hello - my name is Melanie and I am a medical marijuana patient asking for your help in my fight for my medicine. My story begins 4 years ago when I almost died from an overdose of pharmaceuticals I was prescribed for degenerative disc disease, chronic severe pain, muscle spasms, depression and general anxiety disorder. Once this occurred, I decided to cease any and all use of pharmaceuticals and seek an alternative way to manage my afflictions and heal naturally. In October 2012 I suffered from a mild stroke, and after consulting with numerous doctors and wellness specialists I decided it was best for me to relocate to a state where cannanis is treated as a medicine and not a crime. In 2013 I moved to Colorado, and have thoroughly enjoyed this beautiful state and the amazing friends and colleagues I have encountered.
In July 2014 I was pulled over for a routine traffic stop. I gave all proper paperwork for my car, license, insurance to the officer. Upon doing so he asked about the scent of marijuana. I was honest and informed the officer that I am a cannabis patient and I work in the industry. I gave him my employee support badge #, my caregivers information, and my medical number. They asked for me to perform a roadside test after calling 4 additional officers for backup. I told the officers my medical conditions (degenerative disc disease, chronic severe pain, muscle spasms etc.) and still performed each test. The officer then arrested me for DUID. I gave my blood in which case they caused two exploded blood vessels in my left hand before taking me to the hospital for a phlebotomist to repeat the same procedure. After two pre-trial dates and not being able to obtain assistance I'm asking for the support of anyone to help me not lose the medicine that has saved my life.
I was not driving in a state which posed a threat to anyone, and all I want to do is put this behind me and continue to regulate my conditions in a state that permits the use of cannabis for medical purposes. Any and all funds I am able to gather from the generosity of supporters will go directly toward my attorney fees and court fines. Please help in any way you can.
I'm not the only one fighting alone and with your help we can win and help other patients like myself wrongfully accused. I sincerely appreciate your help and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
In July 2014 I was pulled over for a routine traffic stop. I gave all proper paperwork for my car, license, insurance to the officer. Upon doing so he asked about the scent of marijuana. I was honest and informed the officer that I am a cannabis patient and I work in the industry. I gave him my employee support badge #, my caregivers information, and my medical number. They asked for me to perform a roadside test after calling 4 additional officers for backup. I told the officers my medical conditions (degenerative disc disease, chronic severe pain, muscle spasms etc.) and still performed each test. The officer then arrested me for DUID. I gave my blood in which case they caused two exploded blood vessels in my left hand before taking me to the hospital for a phlebotomist to repeat the same procedure. After two pre-trial dates and not being able to obtain assistance I'm asking for the support of anyone to help me not lose the medicine that has saved my life.
I was not driving in a state which posed a threat to anyone, and all I want to do is put this behind me and continue to regulate my conditions in a state that permits the use of cannabis for medical purposes. Any and all funds I am able to gather from the generosity of supporters will go directly toward my attorney fees and court fines. Please help in any way you can.
I'm not the only one fighting alone and with your help we can win and help other patients like myself wrongfully accused. I sincerely appreciate your help and thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Organizer
Melanie Brinegar
Organizer
Westminster, CO
