Does the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act protect you in all Marijuana scenarios?
The Conflict
The central issue in this interlocutory appeal is whether the Michigan Regulation and Taxation of Marihuana Act (MRTMA), MCL 333.27951 et seq., prevents a person accused of possession with intent to deliver between 5 and 45 kilograms of marijuana from being prosecuted under MCL 333.7401(2)(d)(ii).
Some Background
At a preliminary examination, Michigan State Police Trooper Joshua Ashlock testified about the circumstances of this case.
On October, 26, 2022, Trooper Ashlock received information that Illinois State Police intercepted approximately 85 pounds of marijuana in a rental vehicle headed for southwest Michigan.
The driver of the vehicle agreed to cooperate with Illinois State Police and deliver the marijuana as originally planned to Chad Boylen. Per Boylen’s instruction,the driver brought the marijuana to defendant’s residence in Niles, Michigan. Boylen was arrested outside the residence. Defendant eventually exited the residence after police officers surrounded the house and called for her to exit.
A “protective sweep of the residence” revealed large quantities of marijuana inside.
“After” obtaining a search warrant, officers seized approximately 20 pounds of marijuana from the residence, the majority of which was found in what was believed to be
defendant’s bedroom.
No soup for you says the Michigan Court of Appeals. Back to the public health code you go.
Court of Appeals Opinion
Because we conclude the MRTMA provides no such proscription,we affirm the trial court’s denial of the motion to dismiss, and the case is remanded to the circuit court for trial on felony charges.
If you want to know more read the opinion here, otherwise just call our office if you get in the same sticky situation.
STATE OF MICHIGAN v JULIA KATHLEEN SOTO – MRTMA – COA 20241007_c370138_23_370138.opn
But Wait… What’s This???
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- MI COURT OF APPEALS – Over 1000 Cannabis Plants Just a Misdemeanor
- Search the site for “Court of Appeals” to see more
- Search the site for “Supreme Court” for interesting cases
Note: This article provides a general overview and does not substitute for legal advice. Anyone charged with a CSC offense should consult an attorney for specific legal guidance.
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