We’ve heard it time and time again. ”No research supports marijuana’s medical benefit.” Well, you should KNOW the truth: KNOW THE RESEARCH THAT PROVES THAT MARIJUANA HAS A MEDICAL PURPOSE. Here is a link to a list. It is overwhelming. http://beyondchronic.com/2013/03/granny-storm-crow-lists-1000-pages-cannabis-research-links/
Michigan Patient’s Case Dismissed –
http://record-eagle.com/local/x1307052898/Medical-pot-drivers-charge-dropped TRAVERSE CITY — Local authorities dropped criminal charges against a Williamsburg man whose 2010 arrest spurred statewide changes for medical marijuana patients who drive with the drug in their system. Grand Traverse County Prosecutor Bob Cooney on Thursday formally dismissed operating while intoxicated charges against Rodney Koon, 51, following a Michigan Supreme Court decision …
Michigan Medical Marijuana Lawyer Neil Rockind Comments on Koon – Good News For Patients: Medical Marijuana Act Trumps Per Se Driving Law
http://blog.norml.org/2013/05/22/michigan-medical-marijuana-act-trumps-per-se-driving-law/ Michigan: Medical Marijuana Act Trumps Per Se Driving Law by Paul Armentano, NORML Deputy Director May 22, 2013 A Michigan traffic safety law that prohibits the operation of a motor vehicle by persons who possess any presence of THC in their blood, regardless of whether or not they are behaviorally impaired by the substance, …
Marijuana Case Dismissed – Neil Rockind Obtains Dismissal Of Marijuana Case In Which Police Trampled On Client’s Constitutional and Medical Marijuana Patient Rights – Transcript Posted
Just yesterday, I argued for the dismissal of a marijuana case in which a local police officer trampled all over my client’s constitutional and medical marijuana patient’s rights. The officer abused his power by 1) questioning the accused without Miranda, 2) subjecting him to intolerable conditions for 25 minutes while peppering him questions, 3) searching …
Neil Rockind in the News-Oakland Press
Neil Rockind obtains sentence of probation for businessman wrapped up in medical marijuana conspiracy case. A 36-year-old Eastpointe man avoided jail time for his role in a scheme with a doctor to provide fake certificates for people to use medical marijuana. Brian Deloose on Tuesday received the identical sentence — 18 months probation — of …
A Judge’s View Of Marijuana
As I sit in court, I’m listening to a judge chastise an accused about marijuana use. What prompted this harangue? The accused said that marijuana is used for medical purposes. The judge smiled and then said that marijuana use increases the risk for testicular cancer, lung disease, retarded growth, retarded memory, increased risk of emphysema, …
Congress Considering Protecting State Patients
Congress to consider a bipartisan bill that would protect state medical marijuana patients from federal prosecution. The supposed federalist’s should support this bill but will they? We’ll see…. http://m.nydailynews.com/1.1315540#bmb=1
Dispensary Owner Charged – Neil Rockind Defends
A dispensary owners and operator was charged recently, nearly a year after the facility was raided by local authorities. Neil Rockind, P.C. is one of Michigan’s most experienced and seasoned medical marijuana defense firms having handled cases across the state and having prevailed in cases ranging from possession of marijuana to delivery to manufacture of …
The Raids Continue
Authorities continue to raid dispensaries and provisioning centers leaving patients with few options to acquire marijuana other than growing it themselves. A story below chronicles the raids that have taken place recently on west side of the State of Michigan. More charges after pot dispensary raids Another arrest too GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (AP) – Authorities …
Neil Rockind, PC Attorneys Receive Super Lawyer Recognition – Top 100 and Top 50 Statewide
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, …
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