The preliminary exam for a Madison Heights couple growing what they believed was legal medical marijuana was adjourned until May 27 so their doctor can testify as to whether he recommended the drug for them.
In late March, Madison Heights Police raided the home of Robert Redden, 59, and Torey Clark, 47, and seized 21 plants, dried marijuana and money. Both face charges of felony marijuana manufacturing, which carries a possible 14-year prison sentence and up to $1 million in fines. Both have prior arrests in Oakland County.
The case will test the state's medical marijuana law, which started in December, but was without the required state identification card program until April. Redden and Clark had doctor's letters, also required. But Madison Heights police contend that the plants were illegal because Redden and Clark didn't have cards at the time of the raid.
Both Redden and Clark's lawyers argue the letters were sufficient, and there was no evidence in the home that the marijuana plants would be used for anything other than personal use.
The doctor that will be testifying on the 27th is from a Southfield clinic that specializes in medical marijuana issues.
Redden said both he and Clark used marijuana for pain management, and it reduced their need for prescription pain pills.
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In late March, Madison Heights Police raided the home of Robert Redden, 59, and Torey Clark, 47, and seized 21 plants, dried marijuana and money. Both face charges of felony marijuana manufacturing, which carries a possible 14-year prison sentence and up to $1 million in fines. Both have prior arrests in Oakland County.
The case will test the state's medical marijuana law, which started in December, but was without the required state identification card program until April. Redden and Clark had doctor's letters, also required. But Madison Heights police contend that the plants were illegal because Redden and Clark didn't have cards at the time of the raid.
Both Redden and Clark's lawyers argue the letters were sufficient, and there was no evidence in the home that the marijuana plants would be used for anything other than personal use.
The doctor that will be testifying on the 27th is from a Southfield clinic that specializes in medical marijuana issues.
Redden said both he and Clark used marijuana for pain management, and it reduced their need for prescription pain pills.
News Hawk- Ganjarden 420 MAGAZINE ® - Medical Marijuana Publication & Social Networking
Source: Detroit Free Press
Author: MEGHA SATYANARAYANA
Contact: Detroit Free Press
Copyright: 2009 Detroit Free Press
Website: Medical Marijuana Case Adjourned for Couple
