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Entries for June 2012

Friday, June 29, 2012

MICHIGAN COURT OF APPEALS HOLDS THAT MEDICAL MARIHUANA PATIENTS ARE NOT REQUIRED TO HAVE REGISTRY CARDS IN IMMEDIATE POSSESSION IN ORDER TO AVOID PROSECUTION

Categories: Medical Marijuana

In People V Nicholson, the defendant, James Nicholson, was charged with possessing marihuana in violation of MCL 333.7403(2)(d).  Mr. Nicholson was arrested after police discovered him in possession of approximately 1 ounce of marihuana.

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Tuesday, June 26, 2012

MICHIGAN DRUNK DRIVING ATTORNEY MIKE NICHOLS OF EAST LANSING REACTS TO THE SUPREME COURT DECISION THIS WEEK ON THE CONSTITUTIONAL RIGHTS TO HAVE THE LAB ANALYST TESTIFY – “MEDIA HEADLINES ARE INACCURATE AND MISLEADING”

Categories: Michael J. Nichols

The Supreme Court issued an opinion last week that prompted many people to jump on the result and proclaim key constitutional rights dead.

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Thursday, June 21, 2012

FIREWORKS ON THE 4TH OF JULY CAN LEAD TO CRIMINAL CHARGES IN MICHIGAN WITH A NEW LAW THAT MAKES EVEN MORE ACTIVITIY ILLEGAL

Categories: Josh Covert

New Statute Criminalizes Use of Fireworks While Under The Influence Of Alcohol Or Controlled Substances.

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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

IF YOU REFUSE THE CHEMICAL TEST IT DOES NOT MEAN THAT YOUR LICENSE IS AUTOMATICALLY REVOKED:

Categories: OWI

“The lesson is that you should always request a hearing before the Secretary of State hearing officer"

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Sunday, June 17, 2012

THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE DO NOT GIVE YOU THE MOST ACCURATE METHOD TO TEST FOR MARIJUANA IN A MICHIGAN DRIVING UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS CASE - MORE REMNANTS OF THE REGIME OF THE INFAMOUS DR. GLINN

Categories: Drunk-Driving

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Wednesday, June 13, 2012

EFFORTS TO CONTROL SYNTHETIC CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES K2, SPICE, YUCATAN FIRE, IVORY WAVE, VANILLA SKY, BLISS AND LOL SOLD NOT FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION INTRODUCED UNDER HOUSE BILL

Categories: Drug Crimes

If this bill passes both houses and becomes law, those who use or sell imitation controlled substances would need to stay informed regarding any possible changes to the schedule of controlled substances via director determination

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Monday, June 11, 2012

MICHIGAN DRUNK DRIVING ATTORNEY MIKE NICHOLS ON THE LATEST CHANGES TO BLOOD ALCOHOL ANALYSIS AT THE MICHIGAN STATE POLICE LAB: HOPE FOR BETTER SCIENCE

Categories: Drunk-Driving

 Flaws in the Michigan State Police Lab

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Tuesday, June 5, 2012

MICHIGAN POLICE AGENCIES ARE REPORTING MEDICAL MARIHUANA USERS TO THE FEDERAL GOVERNMENT

Categories: Josh Covert

Several Michigan police agencies are now reporting any interactions they have with medical marihuana patients to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System
(NICS). 



 

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Sunday, June 3, 2012

"SHOW US THE NOISE" - MIKE NICHOLS FOLLOWS UP WITH THE SUCCESSFUL UNCERTAINTY CHALLENGE BY UNCOVERING A NEW FLAW IN BLOOD ALCOHOL TESTING IN MICHIGAN - HIDDEN INFORMATION

Categories: Drunk-Driving

The Michigan State Police (MSP) is the only organization in the state that conducts blood alcohol tests for police in the state. The forensic services division for the MSP unfortunately, has a policy of "hiding" information from accused citizens, judges and juries.

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Friday, June 1, 2012

NEW BILL IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES WOULD RECLASSIFY MARIHUANA AS A SCHEDULE 2 CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE WHEN SUED BY MEDICAL MARIHUANA PATIENTS

Categories: Drug Crimes

A bill was recently introduced in the Michigan House of Representatives that would reclassify marihuana as a schedule 2 controlled substance if it is used by qualifying individuals as provided in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act.

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