For several years now, Neil Rockind has been advocating and arguing that the court of appeals was getting it wrong regarding medical marijuana. We argued that the decision in People v King, that ruled that the Affirmative Defense could only be available if the patient satisfied section 4 was wrongly decided. Today the supreme court …
A Client’s Complimentary Letter – Read What Our Clients Are Saying About Neil Rockind, P.C.
Here is what a client just wrote about Neil Rockind and Neil Rockind, P.C.: Dear Neil, I wanted to take a moment to tell you and your team how grateful I am for your representation. As you know I was refereed to you by a friend. I believe a referral is one of the greatest …
Not Guilty
Felonious Assault Trial = NOT GUILTY! People are falsely accused of crimes all the time. There are a million and one reasons why someone would falsely accuse someone else of a crime: To protect themselves, to protect their family, to dispose of a problem, etc. In late February, our client came to us and told …
Michigan House Proposes Modifying Schedule of Marijuana To Schedule 2 – Advocates Opposed – What Do You Think?
For months, Neil Rockind, P.C. has been criticizing medical marijuana prosecutions and investigations. We have been beating the proverbial drum that marijuana is medicine and not a Schedule 1 drug. We ‘ve even convinced a judge that marijuana was not properly classified. Today, the Michigan House proposed a bill that amongst other things, modifies Medical …
Another Marijuana Case Victory
We took over a case for a young man wrongly accused of illegal marijuana possession in Oakland County. What happened? We did what we do…We challenged the case. The result? Case dismissed. The Court said, “the pleadings you files were well written. They were very good. I was curious to see how the prosecutor would …
Neil Rockind On The Cover Of The Jewish News Magazine
Neil Rockind was the subject of a profile that appears in the Jewish News Magazine this week. ; The article, written by Robin Schwartz, is a well-written, personal close-up of criminal defense trial attorney, Neil Rockind. ; The article and Rockind’s picture are on the cover of the magazine and the story appears on page …
Neil Rockind in the News | Detroit News
http://m.detnews.com/metro/article?a=2012205150362&f=1211 Neil Rockind was in the Detroit News commenting on the failure of the MSP crime labs to meet ASCLD standards. Here is the article: Michigan crime labs struggle to meet standards By Mike Martindale Lansing— Michigan’s seven State Police crime labs could lose their accreditation this summer, potentially casting doubt on forensic evidence used …
My Courtroom Skills Described As “Magic”
After prevailing in a recent felony case, a friend of my clients wrote this about me. I loved reading it: Thanks again and I am always amazed how the courts and defendants take to you. You would think I sent the defendants to meet Roger Clemens, they cant stop talking about being in court, repeating …
Federal Judge Makes Correct Ruling On Law In Marijuana Case, Neil Rockind, Federal and State Criminal Defense Lawyer Says
Sometimes judges make decisions with which I disagree. In fact, often times I disagree with the decisions and opinons rendered by our judges and courts. However, once in a while, a judge issues an insightful and important decision. The Hon. David Lawson, of the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, did …
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