Mmma Coa Opinion Re: Affirmative Defense - 08-30-11 - People V Reed

[Croppled1]

What you are saying is what many of us understood . Most patients expected never to see anyone with a medical issue approved by a Doctor to be convicted of breaking cannabis laws from that point on . Though arrests would occur for those unregistered or outside limits medical need would in all but obvious cases of bootlegging cannabis to the recreational market stop convictions .

 

The only major flaw was not recognizing the system of checks and balances was already severely out of balance in terms of enforcing state laws when it came to cannabis . Local drug enforcement teams were now broken off from Departments and under the guidance of local Federal DEA agents throughout the Counties in Michigan . This was done to attempt to stop local corruption but it horrendously broke down the chain of personal rights protections as now Federal agencies whom previously protected individuals at the local level from abuse could actually have officers involved in it . Individuals who would also be involved in the command decisions to make arrests . This may explain why there is so much resistance to change and difficulty implementing the law . The head consultants and often most respected leaders in each drug task force are in fact Federal agents . In truth the DEA is local drug enforcement now . Separated groups of Law Enforcement officers representing joint county task forces are often moved around the State for raids for their special paramilitary skills and housed in forfeited homes with TV's and other property which was confiscated .

 

Is it any wonder men that are not allowed to be sick , use this in a medicinal way , and see poverty associated with use and violence everyday are having trouble without proper leadership smoothing in change from the AG's office . AG Cox appeared to ignore the issue and the head of opposition to it has publicly stated the number one goal of his first term will be to overturn Prop 1 . AG Bill Schuette has repeatedly stated he does not believe medical cannabis is anything but a ploy solely to move toward legalization . Current evidence suggests that no education supporting patients rights to equal protection under law and the implementation of the act has not been taking place in drug task forces which reinforces the current legality of medical cannabis in Michigan per State Law . It also points to the AG's conflict when he supports state rights on health care filing suits in Florda against Obammacare when it suits him but cry's Federal superiority in his fight against Prop 1 and incarcerates and punishes the patients the act is suppose to be helping . Many people are having problems with this change in policy on both sides . The point of the act was stop incarcerating patients and destroying their health programs over involvment with easing suffering with cannabis . How can anyone in the public support current policies outside this focus or the AG's private war to narrow the scope ?

[bobandtorey]

This will be put to the test today in Emmet, as was the exact situation here in my case. Received Dr.'s Rec June 3rd, Raided June 17th, Arrested much after. Wish me luck!

 

 

 

 

now we no how it went for you am sorry it had to be you and your Family you will win inn appeal

[bobandtorey]

What you are saying is what many of us understood . Most patients expected never to see anyone with a medical issue approved by a Doctor to be convicted of breaking cannabis laws from that point on . Though arrests would occur for those unregistered or outside limits medical need would in all but obvious cases of bootlegging cannabis to the recreational market stop convictions .

 

The only major flaw was not recognizing the system of checks and balances was already severely out of balance in terms of enforcing state laws when it came to cannabis . Local drug enforcement teams were now broken off from Departments and under the guidance of local Federal DEA agents throughout the Counties in Michigan . This was done to attempt to stop local corruption but it horrendously broke down the chain of personal rights protections as now Federal agencies whom previously protected individuals at the local level from abuse could actually have officers involved in it . Individuals who would also be involved in the command decisions to make arrests . This may explain why there is so much resistance to change and difficulty implementing the law . The head consultants and often most respected leaders in each drug task force are in fact Federal agents . In truth the DEA is local drug enforcement now . Separated groups of Law Enforcement officers representing joint county task forces are often moved around the State for raids for their special paramilitary skills and housed in forfeited homes with TV's and other property which was confiscated .

 

Is it any wonder men that are not allowed to be sick , use this in a medicinal way , and see poverty associated with use and violence everyday are having trouble without proper leadership smoothing in change from the AG's office . AG Cox appeared to ignore the issue and the head of opposition to it has publicly stated the number one goal of his first term will be to overturn Prop 1 . AG Bill Schuette has repeatedly stated he does not believe medical cannabis is anything but a ploy solely to move toward legalization . Current evidence suggests that no education supporting patients rights to equal protection under law and the implementation of the act has not been taking place in drug task forces which reinforces the current legality of medical cannabis in Michigan per State Law . It also points to the AG's conflict when he supports state rights on health care filing suits in Florda against Obammacare when it suits him but cry's Federal superiority in his fight against Prop 1 and incarcerates and punishes the patients the act is suppose to be helping . Many people are having problems with this change in policy on both sides . The point of the act was stop incarcerating patients and destroying their health programs over involvment with easing suffering with cannabis . How can anyone in the public support current policies outside this focus or the AG's private war to narrow the scope ?

 

do you know why we are still in court?

thanks

[bobandtorey]

does any one know why?

[Hempcheff]

cause they are sandbagging your case to get as many other peeps in court and found guilty before you drop the freedom bomb?

[free country 420]

a men

[kruztydj]

Because they know your right and you guys where 100% legal. they just can not stand the fact that " we the people" made it so you where legal, 100%. It's the fact they didn't get to tell us this was now legal or was ok to use, it's the fact " we're telling them". they just can't stand the fact or understand the " we the people" Part.

 

It's like a 2 year old thats throwing a hissy fit cause they're not getting there way.

[knucklehead bob]

Because they know your right and you guys where 100% legal. they just can not stand the fact that " we the people" made it so you where legal, 100%. It's the fact they didn't get to tell us this was now legal or was ok to use, it's the fact " we're telling them". they just can't stand the fact or understand the " we the people" Part.

 

It's like a 2 year old thats throwing a hissy fit cause they're not getting there way.

 

That there's what my Gramps used to say is "hittin' the nail on the head !"

[Mememe]

Deprivation of rights under color of law is specifically illegal.

 

Title 18, U.S.C., Section 245

Federally Protected Activities

 

2) Prohibits willful injury, intimidation, or interference or attempt to do so, by force or threat of force of any person because of race, color, religion, or national origin and because of his/her activity as:

 

b) a participant in any benefit, service, privilege, program, facility, or activity provided or administered by a state or local government;

 

 

Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, and if bodily injury results or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire shall be fined or imprisoned up to ten years or both, and if death results or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be subject to imprisonment for any term of years or for life or may be sentenced to death.

[bobandtorey]

i think we are going to sue them and will be giving some of the money to the MMMA to help others

[kruztydj]

Deprivation of rights under color of law is specifically illegal.

 

Title 18, U.S.C., Section 245

Federally Protected Activities

 

2) Prohibits willful injury, intimidation, or interference or attempt to do so, by force or threat of force of any person because of race, color, religion, or national origin and because of his/her activity as:

 

b) a participant in any benefit, service, privilege, program, facility, or activity provided or administered by a state or local government;

 

 

Punishment varies from a fine or imprisonment of up to one year, or both, and if bodily injury results or if such acts include the use, attempted use, or threatened use of a dangerous weapon, explosives, or fire shall be fined or imprisoned up to ten years or both, and if death results or if such acts include kidnapping or an attempt to kidnap, aggravated sexual abuse or an attempt to commit aggravated sexual abuse, or an attempt to kill, shall be subject to imprisonment for any term of years or for life or may be sentenced to death.

 

 

 

Seems that would fit Mr Bill right nicely and every damm one of us should be suing him. Not what would happen if we got a few thousand folks to file suit all at the same time across the state on Mr Bill. Seems like we could be bury'n the man's office in paperwork.

[Mememe]

Filing a Complaint

 

To file a color of law complaint, contact your local FBI office by telephone, in writing, or in person. The following information should be provided:

 

All identifying information for the victim(s);

As much identifying information as possible for the subject(s), including position, rank, and agency employed;

Date and time of incident;

Location of incident;

Names, addresses, and telephone numbers of any witness(es);

A complete chronology of events; and

Any report numbers and charges with respect to the incident.

 

You may also contact the United States Attorney's Office in your district or send a written complaint to:

 

Assistant Attorney General

Civil Rights Division

Criminal Section

950 Pennsylvania Avenue, Northwest

Washington, DC 20530

 

FBI investigations vary in length. Once our investigation is complete, we forward the findings to the U.S. Attorney’s Office within the local jurisdiction and to the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C., which decide whether or not to proceed toward prosecution and handle any prosecutions that follow.