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  • Michael Komorn

    Don’t Beauregard that joint my friend.

    By Michael Komorn

    Attorney General Jeff Sessions January 4th memo regarding marijuana enforcement is historic... and it should promptly be consigned to the dustbin of history. Mr. Session’s very name is a history lesson. Like his father and grandfather, he was named after Jefferson Davis, the first and only president of the Confederacy and P.G.T. Beauregard, the first prominent general of the Confederate Army. These were the men who lead the people of Alabama in their desire and purpose to join the “slave-holding
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  • Michael Komorn

    Best lawyer for possession of marijuana in Michigan! Victory!

    By Michael Komorn

    Patients and Caregivers are discriminated upon in many facets of life, be it employment, housing, education, student loans, banking, travelling, medical care, prescription medical care, parental rights... and in this case, Emergency Medical Care!   My client is a Michigan Medical Marijuana patient who was having an emergency. An ambulance picked him up, and against his hospital preference, the ambulance took him to the U of M Ann Arbor Hospital.   While at the hospital, the p
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  • Michael Komorn

    Michigan Medical Marijuana Expert Defense Attorney Michael Komorn gets grilled by House Committee while supporting asset forfeiture reform.

    By Michael Komorn

    Michael Komorn is dedicated to defending his clients from both criminal charges and civil asset forfeiture. During a committee meeting on House Bill 4158, a bill to reform asset forfeiture, House Committee member Triston Cole tried to find any possible way to attack Komorn's client testimony. With Michael's 9 years of dedicated experience to medical marijuana , he was ready to get deep into analyzing each question. Finally turning the questions around on Mr. Cole and defending his clients, once
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  • Michael Komorn

    Victory against unconstitutional search and seizures.

    By Michael Komorn

    Komorn Law PLLC is proud to report another complete dismissal of all charges for our client. These past few months we have attained a high rate of dismissals of our client’s cases.   In this case our client was charged with allegations of felonious marihuana conduct; the case involved the definition of a medical marijuana plant in the law. More specifically, whether or not the plant was producing food from photosynthesis and was “living”.  Of course, the prosecutor wanted to fight abo
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  • Michael Komorn

    Making A Federal Case Out Of Marijuana

    By Michael Komorn

    Our client, a medical marijuana patient registered with the State of Michigan, was out for a boat ride and some fishing on his friend’s boat. What started out as a glorious day with intentions of sun and fishing on the Detroit river later turned into federal charges of possession of marijuana (21 USC 844, 21 USC 844a) when a Border Patrol agent pulled up to them and wanted to search their vessel.   Related: Michigan law regarding marijuana manufacture, delivery, and possession   The federal
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Michigan Judge Karen Khalil Sends Man To Jail For 30 Days For Remaining Silent When Seated In The Courtroom - Retaliation?

Michigan Judge Karen Khalil sends man to jail for 30 days for remaining silent when seated in the courtroom - Retaliation?   "Supporting data of why it is sometimes called the Criminal Injustice System."   When you have a case, make sure you have Michigan’s premier Law Firm: Komorn Law 1800-656-3557 We fight every day to protect your constitutional rights.   http://www.lawlessamerica.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=935%3Amichigan-judge-karen-khalil-sends-man-t
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Grower's Dictionary

Grower's Dictionary   A-lamp n. standard incandescent lamp.   absorption n. The process by which plants take up water through their roots.   AC/H abbr. Air Changes per Hour. Measure of ventilation in enclosed spaces derived from ventilation fan CFM and cubic volume of a given space. 10 AC/H would indicate ventilation adequate to completely replenish air in a given space ten times per hour. 20 AC/H is considered optimal for cannabis cultivation, cooling load notwithstanding.   acid an ac
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Spain Votes On Pot-growing To Pay Off Debt?

Spain votes on pot-growing to pay off debt?     RASQUERA, Spain (AP) — What about growing marijuana to pay off municipal debt? One Spanish village is putting the idea to a vote.   The referendum Tuesday in Rasquera, population 960, in the northeastern Catalonia region is a quirky, legally touchy illustration of Spain's deep financial woes.   The seven-member town council first approved the idea in March, but it ignited such controversy that the mayor agreed to put it to a referendum in th
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Do We Really Want All Patients Growing Medical Marijuana In Their Homes?

Los Angeles Considers Where Medical Marijuana Should Be Obtained         By Aaron Lachant   On Friday, the Public Safety Committee of the Los Angeles City Council considered where medical marijuana patients should obtain their medicine. In particular, they looked at two competing proposals that regulate medical marijuana in two very different ways. Under the first proposal, Councilmember José Huizar’s “gentle ban,” all medical marijuana storefronts are prohibited, but patients
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Ny Times: Arizona Tries To Keep Reins Tight As It Starts Regulating Medical Marijuana

Interesting that Arizona perceives the out of state business interest as an asset and not interfering with the local economy. Also interesting is the way in which the health department utilized facebook to close loopholes they would not have known about, until viewed on facebook. After all the interference from the Governor, is this program really set up with patient’s interest in mind?     Ny Times: Arizona Tries To Keep Reins Tight As It Starts Regulating Medical Marijuana   By FERNANDA S
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13 Things You May Not Know About Cannabis

13 Things You May Not Know About Cannabis   By Laurel Dewey   1. Smoking marijuana is actually the least effective way to benefit from the medicinal power of marijuana. Opt for liquid extracts, cannabis butters or medicated oils to truly gain the deepest use from this healing plant.   2. The term “marijuana” is actually a Mexican slang term that the U.S. government bestowed on the cannabis plant in the 1930’s. The true name of the plant is simply: cannabis.   3. In al
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Newborns Test Positive For Marijuana

A surprising reason why some newborns test positive for marijuana   Some newborns are testing positive for marijuana exposure and the reason why could surprise you. Soap and hand wash products, including products commonly used in hospital nurseries, can interfere with urine drug tests of newborns and lead to false positives, according to a new study from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.   The June issue of Clinical Biochemistry published the study, which was led by Catherine
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Marijuana Law Just Creates Criminals

Marijuana law just creates criminals (cnn)   -- More than 50,000 people in 2011 were arrested in New York City for possessing small amounts of marijuana -- the majority of whom were black and Latino -- at a considerable judicial and financial cost.   New York City spends about $75 million every year     on arresting people for recreational marijuana possession.       But what many people don't know is that the state decriminalized this offense more than 30 years ago, mak
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A List Of Delicious Cannabis Recipes

Cannabis Infused Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies   Buttery toffee adds an extra dimension to an already great chocolate chip cookie recipe   Yield: 26 Cookies Serving Size: 1 Cookie 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1/4 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon salt 6 tablespoons cannabis infused butter* 2 1/4 grams kief or finely ground dried hash 3/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 cup sugar 1 large egg 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract 1 1/2 cups chocolate chips 3/4
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Senator Adds Hemp Legalization To Farm Bill

Vote Hemp Encourages Support for Proposed Amendment by Senator Wyden on Industrial Hemp in the Farm Bill   Amendment Would Exclude Industrial Hemp From the Definition of Marijuana     Vote Hemp released an action alert on Thursday encouraging support for Senator Ron Wyden's submitted last-minute amendment to the Farm Bill, S. 3240, the Agriculture Reform, Food, and Jobs Act of 2012, which would exclude industrial hemp from the definition of "marihuana."     According to Vote Hemp
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A Natural Way To Heal The Liver

A Natural Way to Heal the Liver   It is estimated that 17.6 million Americans have a problem with Alcohol. This problem can lead to all sorts of problems with work, family and friends just to name a few. One side effect of alcohol is liver damage. Alcohol can damage or destroy liver cells. Scientists have been hard at work looking for ways to repair liver cells. Below you will find studies involving cannabis and the liver. Please feel free to share the TRUTH ~ Cherry Girl   Alcohol and
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Granny Storm Crow's List

Granny Storm Crow's List   ADD/ ADHD Marijuana and ADD Therapeutic uses of Medical Marijuana in the of ADD Therapeutic uses of Medical Marijuana in the treatment of Attention Deficit Disorder   Cannabis as a medical treatment for attention deficit disorder Cannabis as a medical treatment for attention deficit disorder - File psychiatry/psychology - Hemp and Medicine - Welcome to www.hemp-info.ch! The specialist for hemp (Cannabis) in Switzerland   Cannabinoids effective in animal mode
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From: A Judge’s Plea For Pot

A Judge’s Plea for Pot   Three and a half years ago, on my 62nd birthday, doctors discovered a mass on my pancreas. It turned out to be Stage 3 pancreatic cancer. I was told I would be dead in four to six months. Today I am in that rare coterie of people who have survived this long with the disease. But I did not foresee that after having dedicated myself for 40 years to a life of the law, including more than two decades as a New York State judge, my quest for ameliorative and palliative care
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Medical Marijuana Brings Relief For Sick Kids

Medical Marijuana Brings Relief For Sick Kids   http://www.cannabisn...kids/2012/05/29   Rebecca Brown says she tried every prescription drug she could find to control the frequent seizures her son suffered because of a severe form of epilepsy. When nothing worked consistently, and the drugs and special diet caused kidney stones and pancreas problems as side effects, the Oakland County woman turned to medical marijuana.   Now, Cooper Brown, 14, is one of 44 Michigan residents younger th
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Nypd Critics Offer Free App To Track 'stop And Frisk'

NYPD critics offer free app to track 'stop and frisk' Published June 06, 2012   Critics of the New York Police Department's controversial stop-and-frisk policy say their new smartphone application will allow residents to monitor and document cops employing the tactic, but police officials say the device itself could be a threat to people's privacy.   “Stop and Frisk Watch” was released for Android phones on Wednesday, and the New York Civil Liberties Union says the free application “will em
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Drug Tests For Welfare Recipients!

Drug Tests for Welfare Recipients     Cash assistance recipients who are suspected of drug use can be tested under a bill approved today by the house, 71-37.   HB 5223, sponsored by Rep. Jeff FARRINGTON (R-Utica) puts the Department of Human Services (DHS) in charge using "reasonable suspicion" to determine if a welfare recipient is using drugs. The $50 cost of the drug tests will be deducted from a recipient's cash assistance benefits if the test is negative. If positive, the recipient wi
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"if You Bring A Gun To Your Crime, You’re Doing Hard Time" 10-25 Yrs

Bill toughens penalties on Firearm crimes   Oakland County Sheriff Mike Bouchard discusses proposed legislation that would enhance penalties for the possession and/or use of a firearm in the commission of a felony. (Vaughn Gurganian/For the Daily Tribune)   PONTIAC — Oakland County Sheriff Michael Bouchard announced new legislation Thursday targeting criminals who possess or use firearms in the commission of a felony.Bouchard was joined by the bill’s author, state Sen. Rick Jones, R-Grand Le
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What Can I Do Right Now To Help The Mmma?

What Can I Do Right Now To Help The Mmma?   Many people have asked what the MMMA is doing to help the medical marijuana community and what they can do to help the MMMA. We’ve compiled a list of several things that we are currently working on that we can use some help with, and other ideas for you to do on your own. We also have someone to help you with everyone of these ideas.   1) Write a letter to your legislators. This is something the MMMA has been encouraging for several months now, and
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Michigan Rising’s Effort To Recall Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Ends

Michigan Rising’s Effort To Recall Michigan Governor Rick Snyder Ends   http://eclectablog.c...nyder-ends.html   After the devastating result on Tuesday to recall Wisconsin Governor Scott Walker, Michigan Rising, the group who organized two efforts to recall Michigan Governor Rick Snyder, has decided to end its signature gathering. It’s a smart decision given the apparent lack of enthusiasm, interest and level of involvement by Michiganders from the highest levels of the Michigan Democratic
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The Mmma’s -operation We Didn’t Vote For This

THE MICHIGAN MEDICAL MARIJUANA ASSOCIATION http://michiganmedicalmarijuana.org   Fighting For Patients’ and Caregivers’ Rights’ Since 2008 President Michael Komorn Interim Executive Director Chad Carr     THE MMMA’S OPERATION WE DIDN’T VOTE FOR THIS   June 6, 2012   Regarding: Walsh Bills (HB 4834, 4851, 4853, 4856),   Dear Medical Cannabis Community,   The above referenced bills were adopted by the House Judiciary Committee, and then passed by the House of Representatives by 7
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Poll Shows Strong Support For Legal Marijuana

Poll Shows Strong Support For Legal Marijuana   By Daniel B. Wood, Staff Writer Source: Christian Science Monitor   A new national poll shows a clear majority of Americans in favor of legalizing and regulating marijuana – "the strongest support ever recorded," according to one pro-marijuana activist.   The Rasmussen poll found that 56 percent of respondents favored legalizing and regulating marijuana similar to the way alcohol and tobacco cigarettes are currently regulated. Thirty-six p
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The World Marches For Marijuana (and More) Global Marijuana Movement

The World Marches For Marijuana (and More) Global Marijuana Movement CANNABIS CULTURE - Watch Cannabis Culture News LIVE for the latest news and views on pot politics and the marijuana community. In this episode: We talk Global Marijuana March 2012 and a pivotal medical marijuana court case with Cannabis Champ Matt Mernagh. Find out more about the 2012 Global Marijuana March in 167 cities around the world. Find out more about the case that could bring down Canada's marijuana laws. Click
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The Role Of Cannabinoids In Prostate Cancer: Basic Science Perspective And Potential Clinical Applications

The role of cannabinoids in prostate cancer: Basic science perspective and potential clinical applications   Prostate cancer is a global public health problem, and it is the most common cancer in American men and the second cause for cancer-related death. Experimental evidence shows that prostate tissue possesses cannabinoid receptors and their stimulation results in anti-androgenic effects. To review currently relevant findings related to effects of cannabinoid receptors in prostate cancer. P
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