Medical MarijuanaMichigan has enacted a medical marijuana statute that provides for the legalized use of marijuana for patients or individuals suffering from medical conditions which have symptoms that can be helped by the use of marijuana.
This statute was voted in by the public in November of 2008. Michigan developed rules effective April 4, 2009. This delay between the state election by the citizens and the administrative rules going into effect has caused confusion about when the defense of a medical condition actually began. These issues are now being considered by the Court of appeals given a split decision in the Circuit Court.
The statute has two key sections for the medical marijuana user. Section 4 which provides for the issuance of cards that authorize the person to have marijuana limiting the quantities and the conditions of possession.
Section 8 of the statute however is more expansive and provides a defense without the possession of a medical marijuana card and also greatly expands the amount a person can have in their possession. The statute uses the words as as much as is "reasonably necessary" which could include amounts for various stages to keep an "uninterrupted supply".
Barrix Law Firm has been leading the way with defense of these cases since the early inception of the statute. We have had no less than three felony Marijuana cases dismissed in Michigan Courts.
If you have questions regarding defending a Marijuana case or on how become a lawful user of medical marijuana you may
contact our office. We can assist you at every stage of the process.