In 2008 the people of the state of Michigan approved by an overwhelming majority the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA). The MMMA provides relief from prosecution for those with a qualifying medical condition.
Despite the protections provided by the MMMA, the executive and judicial branches of government often ignore or misinterpret the MMMA.This leaves many MMMA patients fearful of prosecution.Patients remain confused by the different rulings issued by Michigan Courts.Until the Michigan Supreme Court rules on these issues, patients will continue to be victims of erroneous MMMA interpretation.
At the Nichols Law Firm, we are committed to defending the right to use Medical Marihuana.We are familiar with the provisions of the MMMA and the different court rulings.If you are a medical marihuana patient and have been charged with violating the MMMA or if you are being investigated by law enforcement don’t give up, the Nichols Law Firm can come to your defense.
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Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Act
http://www.legislature.mi.gov/%28S%28myfmehjrzdwo0x55mtgsgo55%29%29/mileg.aspx?page=getObject&objectName=mcl-Initiated-Law-1-of-2008
Administrative Rules
http://www7.dleg.state.mi.us/orr/Files/AdminCode/104_45_AdminCode.pdf
Medical Marihuana Application
http://www.michigan.gov/documents/mdch/Medical_Marihuana_Packet_3-27-09_272862_7.pdf
On April 30, 2012, deputies for the Ingham County Sheriff’s department discovered 2.5 pounds of marijuana during a routine traffic stop. The deputies also discovered brownies and muffins that allegedly contain marijuana. Food combined with marijuana is commonly referred to as medibles (edible medicine) when the combination is used to treat one of the qualifying […]
PEOPLE v KOON: Michigan OWI-OUID lawyer Mike Nichols of East Lansing Speaks Up and Speaks Out on Lansing Radio The ripple effect of the Michigan Court of Appeals opinion in People v Koon is still being felt. The Court of Appeals has issued an opinion that means that a sick person who is certified […]
The Michigan Court of Appeals held that a patient who uses medical marijuana with a valid certificate still has no right to operate a motor vehicle after medicating. “The court found that the Michigan legislature did not create a clear exception for medical marijuana patients to drive,” says OWI-OWID lawyer Mike Nichols of East Lansing. […]
One of the more controversial statutes enacted in the recent past is Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Act (the statute spells “marijuana” with an “h” as opposed to a “j”). The statute provides clear guidance on who is protected: “A qualifying patient who has been issued and possesses a registry identification card shall not be subject to […]
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