by Michael D. Hills | Jun 10, 2012 | Michigan Firearms Laws, Michigan Law
On Tuesday, May 8, 2012 the Michigan Senate amended MCL §750.224a with which the passing of Senate Bill 29 allows the possession and reasonable use of an Electro-Muscular Disruption device (commonly known as a “Taser”) by an individual with a valid...
by Michael D. Hills | Jun 20, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
One June 8, 2010 the Supreme Court of Michigan decided the case People v George Evan Feezel, 486 Mich. 185; 783 NW2d 67 (2010) and held that it is not illegal to have metabolized Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) – scientifically known as 11-carboxy-THC – in your...
by Michael D. Hills | Oct 12, 2012 | Michigan Drunk Driving, Michigan Law
This past Sunday Governor Snyder signed Michigan’s Expanded License DWI/Ignition Interlock Bill. The details of the new standards are below. Changes to MAP-21, Section 1403(a)(2)(ii): MCLA 257.304 (4) A restricted license issued under subsection...
by Michael D. Hills | Nov 19, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
The Michigan Court of Appeals decided the case of People v Anderson on October 5, 2012 and held that the affirmative defense of Section 8 of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (“MMMA”), MCL 333.26428 which follows the holding of People v. Kolanek...
by Michael D. Hills | Nov 27, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
On May 31, 2012, the Michigan Supreme Court decided the case People v. Kolanek and clarified much of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (“MMMA”). The case was sent back to trial requiring an evidentiary hearing in order for the defendant to assert a...
by Michael D. Hills | Jun 26, 2013 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
Recently the Michigan Supreme Court decided People v. McQueen, 439 Mich 135; 828 NW2d 644 (2013). This case impacts the ability of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to operate in the State of Michigan. Specifically the Court looked into whether the Defendant’s...
