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Michigan Medical Marijuana Lawyers Website Adds Important Documents For Public Viewing

In an effort to better serve the general public, the Michigan Medical Marijuana Lawyers website has added links to some important documents. Those documents can be found here. The documents are listed here: WikiLeaks Release of United States Congress Report on Medical Marijuana  United States of America Department of Justice Haag Memorandum on Medical Marijuana …

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Neil Rockind in the News | The Oakland Press, Commentary on Midland County Medical Marijuana Decision

Neil Rockind, criminal defense and medical marijuana defense trial lawyer, is frequently called upon to discuss to offer expert commentary on current events and developments in the law.  Neil Rockind was recently quoted in an article in The Oakland Press and Daily Tribune regarding a Midland County judge’s opinion that the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act …

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Hearings Continue In Montana About Medical Marijuana Act | Neil Rockind, P.C. – Criminal Defense and Medical Marijuana Defense Trial Lawyers

Arguments expected to conclude in hearing to block Montana’s medical marijuana law (MATT VOLZ – Associated Press) HELENA, Mont. — A judge is expected to finish hearing arguments on whether to block Montana’s new medical marijuana law from taking effect July 1. The two-day hearing continued Tuesday before Helena District Judge James Reynolds. The Montana …

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Attorney General Schuette Chimes In on Medical Marijuana Act | Neil Rockind, P.C. – Criminal Defense and Medical Marijuana Defense Trial Lawyers

Bill Schuette’s beginnings as the Michigan Attorney General have revealed an unfriendliness to the medical marijuana act. Schuette’s comments and opinions reveal more of a concern for the feelings of the law enforcement community than the patients and caregivers who are trying to comply with the terms of the Act.  His latest comments can be …

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Neil Rockind, P.C. | Criminal Defense and Medical Marijuana Trial Lawyers

Roy Ritchie, a well known photographer in metro Detroit, took photos for an Hour Magazine article that featured the Best in Detroit and Neil Rockind. The feature was titled, the Champions of Detroit. Neil Rockind was asked to take part in a photo shoot…his photo appeared in the magazine ans was the largest photo in …

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Stock Broker-Financial Advisor Saved: Felony DUI Reduced to Misdemeanor and No Jail | Neil Rockind, P.C. Criminal Defense and Medical Marijuana Defense Trial Lawyers

We save lives . . . its as simple as that.  Recently, a young stockbroker/financial advisor sat in our office, wearing the stress of a recent arrest and showing the fear of an uncertain fear.  He faced an Operating While Intoxicated – Third Offense, a Felony in Michigan.  The consequences of a conviction for DUI-3 …

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Colorado Changes Medical Marijuana Rules | Neil Rockind, P.C. Criminal Defense and Medical Marijuana Trial Attorneys

Ruling clarifies who can give out medical marijuana in Colorado DENVER – The Colorado Board of Health has unanimously approved a series of rule changes that deal with the use and distribution of medical marijuana. The rules were passed on Wednesday in front of a crowd that was clearly agitated by the decision. ”The only people speaking for and on behalf of this language are law enforcement. …

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Marijuana Charges Dismissed Against Ruth Buck | Neil Rockind, P.C. – Medical Marijuana and Criminal Defense Attorneys

BAY CITY — The attorney for a Saginaw doctor facing federal drug charges has asked a judge to release his client pending trial. Ruth A. Buck currently is being held without bond as she awaits an Aug. 2 trial before U.S. District Judge Thomas L. Ludington. In June 2010, prosecutors charged Buck with 32 counts …

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New Supreme Court Cases

The Supreme Court Decided Two Cases Today: In J.D.B. v. North Carolina, No. 09-11121, the court held that the age of a juvenile subjected to police questioning is relevant to an analysis of whether the child was “in custody” for purposes of Miranda v. Arizona. In Tapia v. United States, No. 10-5400, the court decided …

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DEA Position Paper on Marijuana

The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) issues position papers on a wide variety of topics.  The DEA position paper on Marijuana is an important read for anyone interested in debating or discussing medical marijuana or marijuana prohibition.  It is worth a read.  Learn what the other side is saying … marijuana_position

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