Archives
Monthly Archive
for: ‘June, 2011’

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. …

Read More

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 …

Read More

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 …

Read More

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

Read More

WikiLeaks – Congress’ Study of Medical Marijuana

WikiLeaks, the website and information gathering/releasing site, has obtained information regarding the United States Congress’ Study of Medical Marijuana.  It is fascinating . . . a link is included below.  It is a great read. wikileaks_us_medicalmmj

Read More

The Feds Are Coming — Holder Is Getting Bolder

Federal authorities in Oregon recently met with several lawyers and other industry insiders regarding the federal government’s position on medical marijuana in the state of Oregon.  Here is the joint statement that prompted the meeting.  On information and belief, one of the individuals spoke about Attorney General Eric Holder’s position on medical marijuana and the …

Read More

Dispensary Busted in Otsego

Marijuana dispensary busted in the back of party store http://www.wwmt.com/articles/dispensary-1392131-store-marijuana.html <— Video At link OTSEGO, Mich. (NEWSCHANNEL 3) – A West Michigan corner store was recently raided for selling more than beer and chips, turns out they were also dispensing marijuana. The son of the owner of Karl’s Corner Market in Otsego says he has …

Read More

Scott’s Miracle Gro To Make A Play For Medical Marijuana Biz

Fox News is reporting that Scott’s, the company and maker of Scott’s Miracle Gro, is targeting the medical marijuana business.  Here’s the story . . . Neil Rockind, P.C. is a criminal defense and medical marijuana defense trial firm.  Neil Rockind is a former assistant prosecuting attorney whose accomplishments have garnered him being named a …

Read More

Restricted Access Sign for Caregivers and Patients

Here is a sign that the Marijuana Patients Organization published that Michigan Medical Marijuana patients and caregivers may find useful. To download a pdf version of the document, a link is attached below Medical-Marijuana-Restricted-Area-Sign

Read More

Medical Marijuana Farm Bust | Lenawee County

The Detroit News reported this story today. The story is of a farmer and his wife who were caught growing thousands of marijuana plants.   Of course, the article mentions that when the farmer was arrested, he and his wife told the police that they sold their marijuana to “patients and dispensaries”.    The government …

Read More
Page 3 of 4«1234»