Washington state man arrested for having green tongueMikael Thalen As soon as the officer came to the vehicle, he asked me to stick out my tongue, said Simmons to Q13 Fox. 31-year-old Mike Simmons, who has no criminal record, said he was put in jail Tuesday for 13 hours and is now in debt $5,000 for fees including lawyers and towing due to the incident. He has also been told he can not drive while out on bail. Simmons said that the officer told him that the green film on his tongue was a sign that he was using marijuana. Simmons said he had used marijuana three days prior, but was completely sober during the incident, while on his lunch break. Despite nothing being found in Simmons car, the police claimed the tongue was probable cause. Simmons denied the polices request for a blood sample stating that he wanted a lawyer present for the blood draw. Under Washington states newly established marijuana legalization, the law dictates that a driver cant have more than 5 nanograms of THC in their blood. I just feel like the system they have is unfair, said Simmons. Simmons says he may also sue the Kent Police Department. Just last year Washingtons newly-elected Governor Jay Inslee met with U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to discuss Washingtons new marijuana legalization policies, including the controversial DUI provision. At this time it appears the federal government may attempt to stop Washington and Colorado from moving foward based on comments made by Gil Kerlikowske, President Obamas Director of the Office of National Drug Control Policy. See more here atThe Examinerand check out Mikaels otherarticles. Mikael Thalen is a political activist and a self proclaimed history buff and current events junkie. He prides himself on being non partisan and standing up for fiscal responsibility and personal liberty in government. 