In my many years as both as a prosecutor and defense attorney, I have seen too many ridiculous prosecutions. Many years ago, I learned that the power that prosecutor’s wield is extraordinary and lethal. Too many ignore the breadth and scope of that power . . . choosing to review cases like law school students: …
Kosovo Murder Fugitive Arrested
The Detroit News is reporting that a murder suspect, wanted forthe murder of his wife in Birmingham, Michigan, and who disappeared by fleeing to Kosovo has been arrested in Kosovo. This ought to be interesting — whether Kosovo extradites a Kosovo citizen to the United States for a prosecution that, if successful, will carry a …
Ann Arbor Dispensary Operator Charged in Ann Arbor
http://www.annarbor.com/news/felony-drug-charges-filed-against-downtown-ann-arbor-medical-marijuana-business-owner/ Felony drug charges filed against downtown Ann Arbor medical marijuana dispensary owner Posted: Mar 8, 2011 at 2:25 PM Ann Arbor medical marijuana entrepreneur T.J. Rice is being charged with two felony drug counts on suspicion of operating a downtown marijuana dispensary in violation of state law. “We have two felony warrants for him, …
Neil Rockind To Speak to League of Women Voters
Marijuana Patients Board Member to Address the League of Women Voters The Oakland area chapter of the League of Women Voters will be holding an informational discussion on medical marijuana and have asked the Marijuana Patients Organization to assist. Attorney and board member, Neil Rockind will lead the discussion along with Oakland county commissioner Craig …
The Attorney General for the Minority? Schuette Takes Position Against MMMA
Those of us who defend medical marijuana cases were disappointed with the choices for Attorney General in 2010. Nothing against Bill Schuette but I prefer candidates for office who don’t reveal a pre-conceived notion about important issues. The Attorney General has now been in office for only a few months and during that time has …
The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation Founder Indicted
From KTVZ.COM News Sources SALEM, Ore. — Oregon Attorney General John Kroger announced Tuesday the arrest of the president of The Hemp and Cannabis Foundation on allegations that he failed to pay taxes for two years. “In these tough economic times every tax dollar is crucial, and we cannot afford to let people cheat on …
Not Guilty Verdict in Oak Park, MI
Just one day after we obtained a Not Guilty verdict for a client in an assault trial in Troy, Michigan (52-4), I was in trial again the next day (March 8, 2011) in the Oak Park District Court (45B). This case involved the unusual and unlikely claim that my client assaulted an employee who he …
Not Guilty in Troy
I’ll write more about his trial in a few days. Right now, we’re just too busy enjoying the sweet sound and feeling of a Not Guilty verdict. Today, we obtained another Not Guilty verdict following a jury trial in Troy, Michigan. The jury deliberated quickly . . . I mean quickly. Maybe 4-5 minutes tops. …
Monday Battlefront – Jury
I resume my jury trial in the Troy District Court this morning. Spent a considerable amount of time preparing over the weekend and listening to tapes, recordings and then when I thought I could hear no more, more tapes and recordings. Tell the prosecutor that the fat lady should get ready and warm up …
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