by Michael D. Hills | May 28, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
On April 17, 2012 the Michigan Court of Appeals decided the case of People v. Rodney Lee Koon, 2012 Mich. App. LEXIS 691 and held that whether an individual has obtained a Medical Marijuana Registry Card or not, he / she is still prohibited from operating a motor...
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 | 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...