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Proposed Legislation Modifying The Michigan Medical Marijuana Act | Neil Rockind, P.C. – Criminal Defense and Medical Marijuana Defense Trial Lawyers

Senator Jones and others have introduced five (5) bills to modify the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act.  They are attached here…here are two (2) of them. 1. A bill adding language that prohibits a transfer within 1000 feet of a school.  2011-SIB-0505.pdf 2. A bill defining the physician-patient relationship. 2011-SIB-0506.pdf Neil Rockind, P.C. is a criminal …

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An End To Federal Prohibition Of Marijuana?

Marijuana Bill In Congress: Barney Frank, Ron Paul Legislation Would End Federal Ban On Pot Rep. Barney Frank (D-Mass.) and Rep. Ron Paul (R-Texas) will introduce legislation on Thursday to end the federal ban on marijuana and let the states decide whether to legalize it. “The legislation would limit the federal government’s role in marijuana …

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Letter from Representative Conyers Supporting Ogden Memorandum

John Conyers, House of Representatives Ranking Member on the Judiciary Committee has written a letter to Obama and Eric Holder, the Attorney General imploring them to renew the Ogden Memorandum and support medical marijuana state policies. Here is the letter…

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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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Detroit Police Officer Suspended For Taking Money

http://www.wxyz.com/dpp/news/detroit-police-sergeant-has-been-suspended-for-allegedly-stealing-money-from-a-flower-fund DETROIT (WXYZ) – The Action News Investigators have learned that a Detroit Police sergeant has been suspended for allegedly stealing money from a flower fund at the department’s Central District. Sgt. Malkia Miller is suspended with pay pending a hearing before the Board of Police Commissioners next week. The department’s internal affairs section is …

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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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