Chief Judge Mark Somers of the 19th District Court in Dearborn, Michigan, ruled on March 7, 2011, that the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act (MMMA) is unconstitutional because federal laws trump Michigan’s attempted decriminalization of marijuana for seriously ill patients. Federal preemption analysis of Michigan’s medical marijuana law raises interesting and complex issues, but the threat [...]
08
Apr
Judge Mark Somers and the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act: Federal Preemption Analysis
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08
Apr
Judge Mark W. Somers and the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act: Reckless Judicial Activism
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Judge Mark W. Somers of the 19th District Court in Dearborn, Michigan, ruled on March 7, 2011, that the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act is unconstitutional because of federal preemption of state law. As a result, he writes, the MMMA is “void in its entirety by operation of the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution.” [...]
17
Feb
Minor in Possession of Alcohol: An end to draconian probation?
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Several Oakland County judges have employed draconian probationary terms on minors prosecuted for the charge of minor in possession of alcohol (MIP). A first offense MIP carries no jail. It is simply not permitted. Lawmakers drafted the law to provide a break to minors busted on a first offense. The minor may have to undergo [...]
15
Feb
18th District Court in Westland, Michigan
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If you are charged with a drunk driving offense in Westland, Michigan, then your case will be heard in the 18th District Court. The two current Judges of the 18th District Court are the Honorable Sandra Ference Cicirelli and the Honorable Mark A. McConnell. The court is located at 36675 Ford Road. Westland, Michigan 48185, [...]
15
Feb
Honorable Laura Redmond Mack, Chief Judge, 29th District Court – Wayne
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29th District Court - Wayne Honorable Laura Redmond Mack, Chief Judge 34808 Sims Ave. Wayne, MI 48184 (734) 722-5220 Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable James A. Kandrevas, Chief Judge, 28th District Court – Southgate
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28th District Court - Southgate Honorable James A. Kandrevas, Chief Judge 14720 Reaume Parkway Southgate, MI 48195 (734) 258-3068 Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Randy L. Kalmbach, Chief Judge, 27th District Court – Wyandotte
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27th District Court - Wyandotte Honorable Randy L. Kalmbach, Chief Judge 2015 Biddle Ave. Wyandotte, MI 48192 (734) 324-4475 Court Website: http://www.wyandotte.net/departments/publicsafety/27thdistrictcourt.asp Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Michael F. Ciungan, 26th District Court – Ecorse
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26th District Court - Ecorse Honorable Michael F. Ciungan 3869 W. Jefferson Ecorse, MI 48229 (313) 386-7900 Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Raymond A. Charron, Chief Judge, 26th District Court – River Rouge – Ecorse
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26th District Court - River Rouge Honorable Raymond A. Charron, Chief Judge 10600 W. Jefferson River Rouge, MI 48218 (313) 842-7819 Ecorse District Court 3869 W. Jefferson Ecorse, MI 48229 (313) 386-7900 Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable David A. Bajorek, 25th District Court – Lincoln Park
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25th District Court - Lincoln Park Honorable David A. Bajorek 1475 Cleophus Lincoln Park, MI 48146 (313) 382-8653 Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable David J. Zelenak, Chief Judge, 25th District Court – Lincoln Park
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25th District Court - Lincoln Park Honorable David J. Zelenak, Chief Judge 1475 Cleophus Lincoln Park, MI 48146 (313) 382-8653 Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Richard A. Page, 24th District Court – Allen Park
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24th District Court - Allen Park Honorable Richard A. Page 6515 Roosevelt Rd. Allen Park, MI 48101 (313) 928-0535 Court Website: http://www.24thdiscourt.org/ Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable John T. Courtright, Chief Judge, 24th District Court – Allen Park
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24th District Court - Allen Park Honorable John T. Courtright, Chief Judge 6515 Roosevelt Rd. Allen Park, MI 48101 (313) 928-0535 Court Website: http://www.24thdiscourt.org/ Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Geno Salomone, 23rd District Court – Taylor
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23rd District Court - Taylor Honorable Geno Salomone 23365 Goddard Taylor, MI 48180 (734) 374-1334 Court Website: http://www.cityoftaylor.com/court Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable William J. Sutherland, Chief Judge, 23rd District Court – Taylor
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23rd District Court - Taylor Honorable William J. Sutherland, Chief Judge 23365 Goddard Taylor, MI 48180 (734) 374-1334 Court Website: http://www.cityoftaylor.com/court Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Sylvia A. James, Chief Judge, 22nd District Court – Inkster
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22nd District Court - Inkster Honorable Sylvia A. James, Chief Judge 27331 S. River Park Dr. Inkster, MI 48141 (313) 277-8200 Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Richard L. Hammer, Jr., Chief Judge, 21st District Court – Garden City
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21st District Court - Garden City Honorable Richard L. Hammer, Jr., Chief Judge 6000 N. Middlebelt Rd. Garden City, MI 48135 (734) 793-1680 Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable David Turfe, 20th District Court – Dearborn Heights
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20th District Court - Dearborn Heights Honorable David Turfe 25637 Michigan Ave. Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 (313) 277-7480 Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Mark J. Plawecki, Chief Judge, 20th District Court – Dearborn Heights
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20th District Court - Dearborn Heights Honorable Mark J. Plawecki, Chief Judge 25637 Michigan Ave. Dearborn Heights, MI 48125 (313) 277-7480 Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Richard Wygonik, 19th District Court – Dearborn
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19th District Court - Dearborn Honorable Richard Wygonik 16077 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2060 Court Website: http://www.cityofdearborn.org/government/courts Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable William C. Hultgren, 19th District Court – Dearborn
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19th District Court - Dearborn Honorable William C. Hultgren 16077 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2060 Court Website: http://www.cityofdearborn.org/government/courts Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Mark W. Somers, Chief Judge, 19th District Court – Dearborn
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19th District Court – Dearborn Honorable Mark W. Somers, Chief Judge 16077 Michigan Ave. Dearborn, MI 48126 (313) 943-2060 Court Website: http://www.cityofdearborn.org/government/courts Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Mark A. McConnell, 18th District Court – Westland
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18th District Court – Westland Honorable Mark A. McConnell 36675 Ford Rd. Westland, MI 48185 (734) 595-8720 Court Website: http://www.18thdistrictcourt.com/ Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Sandra A. Cicirelli, Chief Judge, 18th District Court – Westland
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18th District Court – Westland Honorable Sandra A. Cicirelli, Chief Judge 36675 Ford Rd. Westland, MI 48185 (734) 595-8720 Court Website: http://www.18thdistrictcourt.com/ Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Charlotte L. Wirth, 17th District Court – Redford
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17th District Court – Redford Honorable Charlotte L. Wirth 15111 Beech-Daly Rd. Redford, MI 48239 (313) 387-2790 Court Website: http://www.redfordtwp.com/dept/court/ Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Karen Khalil, Chief Judge, 17th District Court – Redford
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17th District Court – Redford Honorable Karen Khalil, Chief Judge 15111 Beech-Daly Rd. Redford, MI 48239 (313) 387-2790 Court Website: http://www.redfordtwp.com/dept/court/ Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Sean P. Kavanagh, 16th District Court – Livonia
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16th District Court – Livonia Honorable Sean P. Kavanagh 32765 Five Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48154 (734) 466-2500 Court Website: http://www.ci.livonia.mi.us/departments/16thdistrictcourt/courthome/tabid/94/default.aspx Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Kathleen J. McCann, Chief Judge, 16th District Court – Livonia
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16th District Court – Livonia Honorable Kathleen J. McCann, Chief Judge 32765 Five Mile Rd. Livonia, MI 48154 (734) 466-2500 Court Website: http://www.ci.livonia.mi.us/departments/16thdistrictcourt/courthome/tabid/94/default.aspx Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Terrence P. Bronson, 1st District Court – Monroe
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1st District Court – Monroe Honorable Terrence P. Bronson 106 E. First St. Monroe, MI 48161 (734) 240-7075 Court Website: http://www.co.monroe.mi.us Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Mark S. Braunlich, 1st District Court – Monroe
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1st District Court – Monroe Honorable Mark S. Braunlich 106 E. First St. Monroe, MI 48161 (734) 240-7075 Court Website: http://www.co.monroe.mi.us Tweet This Post
15
Feb
Honorable Jack Vitale, Chief Judge, 1st District Court – Monroe
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1st District Court – Monroe Honorable Jack Vitale, Chief Judge 106 E. First St. Monroe, MI 48161 (734) 240-7075 Court Website: http://www.co.monroe.mi.us Tweet This Post
09
Feb
Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated
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The charge of “Possession of a Firearm While Intoxicated” frequently comes up whenever a CPL / CCW holder is arrested for OWI if the driver has a weapon inside the vehicle. The CPL / CCW holder does not need to be actually carrying the weapon for prosecutors to tack this charge on to an OWI [...]
01
Feb
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