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Show I A c REVlf B9 December 30 I 1965 Me? CITIUM THE AND THE LAW (Continued Irum page B4) ceptions still contusing even to the courts, the justice of the peace is limited to hear- civil cases originating in the precinct, city or town they are elected to serve. Salt Lake County residents summoned before a Salt Lake City Juage to answer to a felony, may be arraigned on the felony; have his charge heard in preliminary hearing, if he is charged with indictable Misdemeanor ( Punishable by up to one year in County Jail ing and a $1,000 fine), he may be tried before the city judge. It is characteristic of the city court that the accused see the judge. may never He may choose to post required bail and forfeit that bail - presuming the offense Is one which the judge permits forfeiture without court appearance. Depending upon the judge serat a given time, the ving traffic violator may want to tell his story to a court and have details heard by a prosecutor who will set a bail have details heard by a prosecutor who will set a bail approximate to the usual penalty of the judge. In such cases, the motorist may forfeit, or he may request to appear before the judge. In Salt Lake City, the person accused of a criminal offense may be charged in a complaint signed by one of the judges and heard by another. The same judge may sign a nt and later hear evidence on the same case - generally without recollection that he signed the complaint. City Judges hearing civil cases may conduct pre-tri- al hearings; they hold special sessions to hear motions based upon law and upon established rules of procedure; they conduct civil trials, with or without jury. They conduct (Continued from page 1) After using the stuff for about three years, I went to the county hospitap for help, but they told me they had no room went to Fort Worth for the cure, but I got mixed up in a racial incident in which my life was threatened, and had to come home. Before I got married, things never used to bother me too much Then, I had the responsibility of a family on my shoulders. The next thing 1 knew, I thought that it was okeh to stick needles in my arm. Its funny - I used to be afraid of drugs and needles. Drugs put me in a passive 1 ....I Want To Quit More Than Live wnen under their mood influence. I enjoy watching TV, driving around in the canyons, and just laying back taking it easy. I never liked doing those things before I used the stuff. When I decided to go from (withdrawing drugs without tapering off) the pain was so great that I almost wanted to die. It felt like my knees were having I holes drilled in them. I couldn't couldnt stand up I couldnt sleep. sit down You sweat on wierd parts of the body, like at the joints of the knees, behind the neck, and on top of the hands . . . and it cold-turk- ey hurts when you sweat. What makes it so hard to withdraw is that one knows it would take only a quick shot to cure the pain. Most addicts seeking cures dont want to get better they have a reason, like beating a rap, or hoping to get their kids back so they can get more welfare. Me, I want to get cured but believes me. Im just starting to grow up, and have to watch myself every second. To ease the pain of withdrawul. Ive drank some but I havent cough syrup taken any heavy stuff. If I could get some help, I would no-o- ne like to go to some trade school. Sure. I could get a job for a $1.50 an hour. ' But I have a wife and two kids. Anybody who is in their right mind wont mess with I dont even enjoy drugs. them anymore. I want to quit more than live Lt. Robert Johnson, commander, intelligence unit for the Salt Lake City police De- .... partment, notes that Utahs laws hinder the narcotics squad in making arrests for carrying or pushing narcotics. He explained that too often when they tiave the goods on a guy, the case is dismissed because of improper arrest procedure. He gave as an example a case where two officers had a warrant for a woman's arrest for illegal possession at narcotics. The officers knocked on the door. The woman asked "whos there? The officers informed her that they had a warrant for her arrest -the toilet flushed, and she replied wait a minute until Tm dressed. They waited, she came to the door and said, 1 cant leave my children alone sit down and wait until I get a sitter." They followed her around the house because the warrant was presented and when a warrant is presented, the officer must maintain custody. As the officers were following the woman around, they passed the bathroom and one of them noticed that there were some white pills in the bottom of the toilet bowl. One of the policemen reached In, and the result grabbed them was that the case was thrown out of court because the policemen had stepped out of bounds authorised by the -- Mr. Johnson pointed out that New York has chained Its laws to assist their policemen when serving a warrant where narcotics are believwd to be hidden, or while making the arrest of a known addict the law is known as the "no- . knock" law. There are aerious questions regarding enforcement and correction of the narcotics Ol and problem in Utah the bail gets rolling the police's hands are bound and the addict suffers. som-plai- small claims civil actions for amounts up to $100. In proportion to the respect the public has for its municipal or Justice courts, these courts will set the standard or basic justice in your community. in the proportion that you attend and evaluate justice for others in the city court, the city court will evaluate justice for you and others appearing before it. Ilikcr Hitch (Continued from page B8) After collecting her items she found lodging for the night and nearly frote to death as there was no central heating syitem in the establishment. In order to keep warm, she wore two dresses, one coat, a underwear, a etr of lone on her head and two iweiters. arrival at Geneva, Upon Iwllaerland, on the last lap of her journey, Victoria had $5. left, and when she arrived In 1 Hamburg she had only ten cents (American money) and it was completely worthless In that city. ...so she still had the same dime when she arrived tn New York City on the air- liner. Of the original $300. 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