http://sports.espn.go.com/mlb/news/story?id=4627319

Ricky Williams was suspended for a year (found guilty) and had to be drug tested clean numerous times before he returned.
Lincecum only faces misdemeanor charges.

Didn't Williams walk away from football a few years ago because he wanted to have the freedom to smoke the stuff? I think he was a self-described 'pothead'...

Every state has different laws regarding possession and amounts. Don't you think Lincecum will face some consequences?

CW -
Yes, he did walk away to smoke weed. Then, once he stopped, he realized "hey I like money more than weed".

Coach,
I was just wondering what people thought of this, I reserve no judgement anymore against what any athlete does with his mind and body. That's his business, only that he does bring embarrasment to his employer and family.
My opinion is and always has been, do what you want to do in the privacy of your own home to avoid getting attention.... and caught.
Yes I think Williams walked away from the game for awhile after being caught, until he realized he owed the Dolphins lots of money.

He played in the Canadian football league. He was a disaster. Turned out to be a big flop. Fans were furious he was allowed to play after the NFL banned him for a year.
You can't compare Tim with Ricky.

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Small posession, Small issue on the west coast, not a habitual user, not in season...this whole thing will likley disappear quickly in the mist of the Northwest. Pleads gulity, pays his fine, aplogizes. does some wonderful community work (?)...comes out smelling like a...weed...er, ah, Rose.

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Observer....I agree small issue...however was he not using while he was driving? That is a bigger issue.

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That's it exactly dad43! There was no mention in the article if the state trooper tried to determine if Lincecum's driving ability was impaired. That seems strange to me. Does being under the influence of marijuana impair your ability to drive safely? If yes, then why wasn't Lincecum tested on the spot?

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Observer....I agree small issue...however was he not using while he was driving? That is a bigger issue.

Dad,

Some might say he was using because the 'smelled marijuana' as he approached Tim-Tim's car. There are a couple of issues here...

Unfortunately, the courts have found it very difficult to make a driving under the influence connection between smoking pot and driving. It sounds stupid I know, but it is what it is...

The second issue is that the potency of marijuana is so great now that the scent of the stuff can be smelled from some ways off...particularly when enclosed in a vehicle for a time and the windows are then rolled down...

A good cop will always keep his smeller on to pick up on this stuff...tickets are boring...it's the interesting things the traffic stop has led too that some cops are interested in discovering...

GotWood

74 in a 60 sounds like he was somewhat impaired.

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"..it's the interesting things the traffic stop has led too that some cops are interested in discovering..."

Like maybe an autograph?



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Like maybe an autograph?



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You know woody, ya gotta point...however, I gotta ask if the amount of marijuana was not such a big deal then why would this cop bring all this negative publicity on himself?

'Just doing my job sir...'

No different than getting caught drinking underage on a college campus. Except for the fact that he's a public figure.

He got caught. He'll pay the price and move on. Hopefully he'll get it out of his system and not turn into a Ricky Williams.

Coach

I did not know that it was difficult to make a connection with pot and driving under the influence...

Not speaking from persoanl experience ( of course) but I think that being under the influence of pot is just as bad as being drunk when trying to operate a vehicle.

I am sure that I ahve heard of other people being arrsted for driving while impaired.

Just glad he did harm anyone else...I wonder did they just wrtie the ticket and then let him drive on?

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Just glad he did harm anyone else...I wonder did they just wrtie the ticket and then let him drive on?

Sorry meant to say did not harm anyone...fingers are a little slow this morning....I was out with Lincecum last night

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"74 in a 60..."

Convienently under that "15 or more over the limit" that gets you a much heavier fine and more trouble in most jurisdictions.

I've managed to be there a few times and the only thing I was being impaired by was Dwight Yoakam playing on the radio.




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Dad,

I don't know what Washington state does, but in CA it's a ticket and you are free to leave...but, a wise cop would try to discover if he was smoking it and then convince him through the powers of persuasion not to drive...

Disappointed.

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"I was out with Lincecum last night."

You experienced a contact high through second-hand smoke.

If those fingers don't behave or function well in the next half day or so I'd get them checked out.

And until you settle down...STAY AWAY FROM THESE!






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Originally posted by dad43:
Observer....I agree small issue...however was he not using while he was driving? That is a bigger issue.

Not in any way advocating a free pass, and I am incensed that people can drive high and not face any penalty...but From the SF Chronicle today...

"He was placed under arrest. It was determined that he was not impared, he was cited and released at the scene"

Also...

"The amount measured was 3.3 grams. Schatzel said police consider that a small amount for personal use, well below the maximum of 40 grams before possession is classified differently and carries a more severe penalty."

Officer said ""It's not really out of the ordinary. It happens every day,"

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