Neil Rockind, PC, the Southfield based criminal defense firm is proud to announce that two (2) of its lawyers, Colin Daniels and Neil Rockind, have again received Super Lawyers recognition for 2013-2014. Colin Daniels again received Rising Stars recognition-an honor bestowed on a small percentage of lawyers under 40. Neil Rockind received Super Lawyers recognition, …
Neil Rockind In The News-Marijuana Case
Neil Rockind and Neil Rockind, PC, are frequently involved in high profile cases and cases of interest to the general public. These cases garner media attention and are covered in the press. When they are covered, we endeavor to share those articles and links to the articles with you here. Here is an article in …
Neil Rockind’s Take On The Article “do Drug Dogs Pass The Sniff Test”
I have cross examined drug dog experts about the findings that their pets purportedly make. They are some of the dumbest cross examinations possible. They are dubious at best. Handler cues and manipulation are rampant. How much so? Here is an article proving it: http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-court-dogs-20121031,0,7179164.story: “Researchers at UC Davis set up a simple experiment to …
Reuters: US Supreme Court To Take Up Dog Sniffing Cases
http://mw3.vzwwap.com/app/News/StoryDetails.aspx?nid=BRE89R067&ncat=National&tid=01BWH4S000G304TN6Q2CKNIP6 Will Supreme Court turn up its nose at drug-sniffing dogs? (Reuters) – Two dogs, a chocolate Labrador retriever named Franky and a German shepherd named Aldo, should have their day at the U.S. Supreme Court. The court is scheduled on Wednesday to hear Florida’s appeal of two decisions by that state’s highest court that …
Probation Violation Case — Victory
A client, on probation for narcotics possession, received a notice of probation violation. The allegations, new criminal activity, failure to report, failure to notify of a changed address and use of drugs. A search warrant had been issued and marijuana plants and mushrooms were located inside the house. The state thought they had landed a …
Michigan’s highest court is set to hear oral arguments on October 11 regarding two controversial medical marijuana cases.
- http://www.examiner.com/article/michigan-supreme-court-to-hear-arguments-significant-medical-marijuana-cases Michigan’s highest court is set to hear oral arguments on October 11 regarding two controversial medical marijuana cases. In People v McQueen, the court will decide whether Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Act (MMMA) allows registered patients and caregivers to transfer and/or sell medical marijuana to patients they are not linked to through Michigan’s registry …
Mass. Crime Lab Scadal
Co-workers were also concerned about Dookhan’s close relationship with prosecutors, some of whom called her on her cellphone. Piro said she would sometimes do favors for certain prosecutors and police, such as pulling samples out of order for them. Most of the samples she improperly removed from the evidence room in June 2011 were drug …
Feds: Sting nabs ex-Pontiac official for alleged drug, bribery deals
Detroit — A former Pontiac city councilman has been charged with using his position to seek bribes and help a purported drug dealer deliver cocaine and launder drug proceeds, according to federal authorities. Everett Seay, 61, and two other men have been charged with multiple counts of conspiracy to commit bribery, bribery, drug-related offenses and …
Massachusetts Crime Lab Shut Down
http://www.policeone.com/csi-forensics/articles/5956534-Mass-crime-lab-shut-down-50-000-drug-tests-tainted/ Mass. crime lab shut down, 50,000 drug tests tainted 34,000 defendants may have grounds for appeal; chemist did not follow protocols in some cases Associated Press Legal Affairs Writer BOSTON — The chemist at the center of a scandal that shut down a state crime lab was involved in testing more than 50,000 drug …
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