by Michael D. Hills | Nov 19, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
The Michigan Court of Appeals decided the case of People v Anderson on October 5, 2012 and held that the affirmative defense of Section 8 of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (“MMMA”), MCL 333.26428 which follows the holding of People v. Kolanek...
by Michael D. Hills | Nov 27, 2012 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
On May 31, 2012, the Michigan Supreme Court decided the case People v. Kolanek and clarified much of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (“MMMA”). The case was sent back to trial requiring an evidentiary hearing in order for the defendant to assert a...
by Michael D. Hills | Jun 26, 2013 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
Recently the Michigan Supreme Court decided People v. McQueen, 439 Mich 135; 828 NW2d 644 (2013). This case impacts the ability of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries to operate in the State of Michigan. Specifically the Court looked into whether the Defendant’s...
by Michael D. Hills | Jul 9, 2013 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
On May 21, 2013 the Michigan Supreme Court decided the case of People v. Koon. The Court held in this case that the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (MCL §333.26421 et. seq.) is inconsistent with and thus supersedes the Motor Vehicle Code at MCL §257.625(8) in...
by Michael D. Hills | Jul 16, 2013 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
No patient to patient transfers under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, even if both are valid registered qualifying patients under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, MCL 333.26421. The Michigan Supreme Court on June 19, 2013 reversed a court of appeals case that...
by Michael D. Hills | Jul 19, 2013 | Michigan Law, Michigan Medical Marijuana
On July 9, 2013 the Michigan Court of Appeals decided a new case affecting the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act (“MMMA”), MCL §333.26421 et seq. In People v Jones, ___ Mich. App. ___ (2013), the Court concluded that whether immunity is granted to...
