by admin | Mar 21, 2011 | Michigan Medical Marijuana
The Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA) is currently a hot topic for law enforcement agencies, prosecutors, courts, legislators, lawyers and many private citizens. The practical purpose of the law, to treat or alleviate the pain, nausea, and other symptoms...
by Michael D. Hills | Sep 15, 2011 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
The Michigan Court of Appeals has recently affirmed case law related to MCL §333.26428(a), which lists affirmative defenses to charges of manufacturing marijuana. Pursuant to People v. Reed, __ Mich App __; NW2d __ (2011), “for a §8 affirmative defense to apply,...
by Michael D. Hills | Oct 17, 2011 | Michigan Medical Marijuana
Last week, the ATF published a letter, instructing gun dealers that they are not permitted to sell firearms or ammunition to individuals whom they have “reasonable cause to believe” are using a controlled substance, including marijuana. U.S.C. Title 18,...
by Michael D. Hills | Nov 12, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
On August 28, 2012 the Michigan Court of Appeals decided People v. Brown and found that a Search Warrant Affidavit concerning marijuana need not provide specific facts pertaining to the MMMA. The court found this because possession, manufacture, use, creation, and...
by Michael D. Hills | Jan 24, 2012 | Michigan Medical Marijuana
The State of Michigan passed the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA) in 2008. Since it became law the MMMA has been a constant source of controversy. A commonly asked question is, can an individual authorized to have marijuana, be it patient or caregiver, have their...
by Michael D. Hills | May 21, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
On May 3, 2012 the Michigan House of Representatives passed House Bill number 4834, which would require Michigan Marijuana Registry Card Holders to have a photo ID on their Registry Identification Cards. This Bill also states the new cards will expire after two years...
