April 6, 2015 – A former Grand Rapids Michigan doctor identified as Gregory Kuldanek who certified some patients and caregivers for medical marijuana cards without in-person evaluations will be sentenced Monday, April 6, in federal court.
Kuldanek pled guilty to conspiracy to manufacture fewer than fifty marijuana plants.
Some excerpts from the article state…
“As part of a plea deal, “at great risk to himself,” he provided testimony against the leaders of an organization that was growing marijuana at various places in West Michigan, his attorney, Kelly Lambert III, said in a sentencing memorandum. Kuladanek testified against Betty Jenkins and Phillip Walsh and his cooperation likely led others to enter pleas.” “Assistant U.S. Attorney Mark Courtade asked that U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney depart from sentencing guidelines because Kuldanek provided substantial assistance to the prosecution.”
“Kuldanek, 58, who had no prior criminal history, has moved to Palm Springs, Calif., with his life partner, a medical assistant. Kuldanek had focused on treating patients with HIV and AIDS. He is unemployed, and is uncertain if his medical license will be taken. He met patients through Jenkins and “actually believed that the patients were in need of medical marijuana for pain relief related to the various medical conditions that they presented with,” Lambert wrote. After a while, Dr. Kuldanek began to rely upon Ms. Jenkins’s word that a particular individual was in need of medical marijuana and that the patient, for whatever reason, was unable to make it to Dr. Kuldanek’s office for an examination,” Lambert wrote.”
Kuldanek began meeting prospective patients at restaurants and other places. Kuldanek admitted he knew that an in-person exam was required.
Police claimed 467 plants and 18 pounds of processed marijuana were seized from the case.
I wanted to give a huge thanks to University of Michigan Law School Professors Howard Bromberg, Mark Osbeck and Law School class.
This past Thursday I had the honor of being asked to speak about my favorite topics, the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act and the practice of Law. The discussion and questions were lively and I appreciate the interest the class had in this developing area of law in Michigan.
Thank you so much for the opportunity and the very enjoyable afternoon.
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Patient Rights Under the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act
Your Rights as a Qualified Patient
When a person qualifies under the current Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA), they have certain rights as a patient.
1. They can possess up to 2.5 ounces of usable marijuana.
2. They can grow up to 12 marijuana plants so long as they keep them in a secure, locked facility.
3. If a person is growing the plants outdoors, they cannot be visible from outside of their property and should be within an enclosed locked structure.
4. They can have THC in their blood if accussed of driving under the influence. A recreational user is subject to Michigan’s zero tolerance level which means if you consumed marijuana 4 days ago it is still in your system even if it is not affecting your behavior or judgement.
Note: Cannabis can stay in your system for 30 days or longer after one use. A law firm such as Komorn Law should be able to get you through this.
Current Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) Laws and Updates
See the current laws and updates here as they are constantly evolving into a regulated government business.
A Law Firm focused on the Rights of Patients and Caregivers
Since 1993, the Law Office of Michael Komorn has provided outstanding, results-focused legal counsel to its clients in all areas of criminal defense – in state and federal courts – including medical marijuana law. We are advocates of our clients’ rights. Our mission is to provide the highest standards of legal advice and expertise with an emphasis on client satisfaction and exceptional results.
Attorney Michael Komorn is president of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association In his role as president, Komorn has worked to organize patient/caregiver rally events, taken on several pro bono cases and fought to maintain the innocence of his clients using Michigan’s Medical Marihuana Act.
If you or someone you know is facing charges as a result of Medical Marijuana recommended to you as a medical marijuana patient under the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act, contact Komorn Law and ensure your rights are protected.
Attorney Michael Komorn is recognized as a leading expert on the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act. He is the President of the Michigan Medical Marijuana Association (MMMA), a nonprofit patient advocacy group with over 26,000 members, which advocates for the rights of medical marijuana patients and their caregivers.
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