By justina colmena ~biz in drugs —

Dram shops serving drunk and stoned drivers on the road

And the right of establishments to murder on the highways professionally

No. Absolutely not. Any gas station, coffee shop, grocery store, bar or restaurant open for business anywhere you please. Cup of coffee to go and hit the road. Any road that crosses state borders or affect interstate commerce. The dirty cops and baristas at the local coffee shops you knew and loved so well thought they knew the law but they were drunk, stoned, and high, and this is why they are being charged with capital murder and executed for it in a non-death-penalty state.

18 U.S. Code § 1958 - Use of interstate commerce facilities in the commission of murder-for-hire
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Roadside coffee shop establishment law is queer in respect of “dram shops” requiring essentially two steps removed from the premises in order to sue for civil damages, which lawsuits are then immediately dismissed with extreme prejudice. Persons who consume cannabis or non-cannabis edibles and/or drink any alcoholic or non-alcoholic beverages at any aforementioned establishment are assumed to be “responsible marijuana users” and/or “responsible drinkers” civilly liable for any damages they cause driving after eating and drinking, while the establishment itself can't be held responsible for the damages or wrongful deaths willfully caused by its owners managers, and employees.

Cannabis industry: intoxicating hemp persists despite Alaska court ruling
Intoxicating hemp products bypassing state cannabis regulations are being sold in Alaska gas stations and convenience stores, according to cannabis industry leaders.
KTUURebecca Palsha
AK Stat §17.20.020 ¶(e) Food is not adulterated under this section solely because it contains industrial hemp, as defined in AS 03.05.100, or an industrial hemp product.
AK Stat §03.05.100 ¶(5) “industrial hemp” means the plant Cannabis sativa L. and any part of that plant, including its seeds and all derivatives, extracts, cannabinoids, isomers, acids, salts, and salts of isomers, whether growing or not, with a delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol concentration of not more than 0.3 percent on a dry-weight basis.
Definition of FLUID DRAM
a unit of liquid capacity equal to ⅛ fluid ounce… See the full definition
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: a unit of liquid capacity equal to ⅛ fluid ounce
Dram | Measurement, Apothecaries, Avoirdupois | Britannica
Dram, unit of weight in the apothecaries’ and avoirdupois systems. An apothecaries’ dram contains 3 scruples (3.888 grams) of 20 grains each and is equal to one-eighth apothecaries’ ounce of 480 grains. The avoirdupois dram contains 27.344 grains (1.772 grams) and is equal to one-sixteenth
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dram, unit of weight in the apothecaries’ and avoirdupois systems. An apothecaries’ dram contains 3 scruples (3.888 grams) of 20 grains each and is equal to one-eighth apothecaries’ ounce of 480 grains. The avoirdupois dram contains 27.344 grains (1.772 grams) and is equal to one-sixteenth avoirdupois ounce of 437 1/2 grains. The term also refers to the fluid dram, a measure of capacity equal to one-eighth fluid ounce.
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Dram Shop Liability Lawyers
It’s well-known that a drunk driver can be held legally liable for the injury or death of another person. You might not be aware, however, that in most states, dram shop laws allow victims and their families to hold bars and alcohol retailers accountable for the actions of the patrons they serve. What Is Dram Shop Liability? Dram shop laws are named after bars and taverns in 18th Century England that sold small quantities, or drams, of liquors to patrons. These laws allow the victims of drunk driving accidents, physical altercations, and other harmful acts to hold alcohol vendors and retailers accountable for the actions of the intoxicated individual. In essence, dram shop liability laws extend personal injury and wrongful death responsibility to the bars, taverns, clubs, restaurants, and liquor stores that serve alcohol to minors and people who are visibly intoxicated. If the patron causes an accident that injures a third party, the establishment may also be legally at fault for the damages. What Is the Legal Standard in Dram Shop Cases? In a dram shop lawsuit, the plaintiff must prove that the establishment was negligent. Generally, that involves demonstrating that the business either served alcohol to an individual who was under the legal drinking age, or to a person who was visibly intoxicated. If the plaintiff can prove at least one of these requirements, and that it directly contributed to their injury, they could receive compensation. Liability may be distributed between multiple parties. For example, a jury may find that both the tavern and the drunk driver were 50% at fault, in which case each party would be responsible for splitting the damages. Contact a Dram Shop Attorney If a dram shop provided alcohol to an individual who later harmed you or a loved one, the business may be legally liable for your injuries. The best way to find out is to contact a dram shop lawyer at Morgan & Morgan. For more than 35 years, our attorneys have fought on behalf of injury victims to protect their rights and secure their financial futures. Over that time, we have won more than $9 billion for our clients. Find out what we can do for you by scheduling a free case evaluation. It costs nothing to get started, and we get paid only if you win. Contact us today.
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