DEFENDING THE RIGHTS OF MARIJUANA USERS

The people of Michigan have spoken that marijuana does have medicinal value. At our Michigan law firm, our lawyers do everything to fight for the rights of medical marijuana users throughout Michigan.

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At A. Scott Grabel & Associates, our lawyers have a track record of fighting for the legalization of marijuana. We are included in the NORML Legal Committee listing of defense attorneys who are committed to the overall goals of NORML. If you have been arrested for possession of medical marijuana anywhere in Michigan, we offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and explain your options.

WHAT'S THE FUSS? ISN'T MEDICAL MARIJUANA LEGAL?

In Michigan, individuals with a qualifying medical condition who are registered patients in the Michigan Medical Marihuana Program (MMMP) and have orders for medicinal marijuana from a physician can legally grow marijuana to personally treat their condition. Medical marijuana users or their licensed primary caregivers are allowed to grow up to 12 marijuana plants and possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana for use by the registered, qualified patients they are treating.

The South Bend Tribune reported that the state had received 7,833 applications as of mid-October 2009, but that 1,007 applications had been turned down. Those turned down are free to reapply.

YOU CAN STILL BE ARRESTED AND CHARGED IN MICHIGAN

Until your application has been received and approved, you can still be arrested and prosecuted for possession of marijuana. You could also be prosecuted if you have more than 2.5 ounces of marijuana or grow more than 12 marijuana plants. If you give marijuana to anyone else, you could be charged with distribution, a serious felony. In addition, you may be wrongly arrested and charged, even if you have been approved as a medical marijuana user.

THE GOOD NEWS ABOUT MEDICAL MARIJUANA

In October of 2009, the Obama administration issued a broad new federal policy, telling federal prosecutors it was no longer a priority to arrest people who use or possess medical marijuana in compliance with state law.

WE CAN HELP AFTER AN ARREST AND CHARGE

Learn how our law firm can help protect your rights and your ability to obtain the relief you need to lessen pain, reduce nausea during chemotherapy and avert malnutrition. We are familiar with the medical terminology related to Crohn's disease, ALS and other illnesses that can be used to defend you. We make sure that your constitutional rights were not violated during the investigation and arrest. We make sure that you were not confused by the complex and even contradictory Michigan laws regarding the use of medical marijuana. We develop these strategies and others when mounting a vigorous defense against charges of violating marijuana laws.

CONTACT OUR MICHIGAN LAW FIRM

Don't let your fear of a criminal charge keep you from getting the medical relief you need and legally deserve. And don't resign yourself to a criminal record if you've been charged with violating marijuana laws. Contact our law firm Link to learn how we can protect your rights and seek the most favorable outcome possible. With offices across the state, our lawyers represent individuals in marijuana and other drug-related matters throughout Michigan.