Driving While Smoking

The groups who advocate the legalization of marijuana have argued many times that it is no worse than drinking alcohol. This story indicates that smoking weed is also no better than drinking alcohol either, at least in one regard. That is, when operating a motor vehicle.

Richard W. Tribble II, 20, was arraigned and was charged with operating a motor vehicle while under the influence of a controlled substance, causing serious injury. According to the police, Tribble was high on marijuana when he drove through the front window of the home of James Harrison, who was on the couch in his living room. Mr. Harrison received third-and fourth-degree burns.

Tribble faces a possible five years imprisonment and a $5,000 fine for the felony.