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New Jersey Multiple Sclerosis patient John Ray Wilson was sentenced to 5 years in state prison today for growing 17 cannabis plants to treat his condition. His attorney, James Wronko, said that an appeal is being planned. Judge Robert B. Reed passed the sentence today as his mother and grandmother wept just a few feet away. John’s [...] PLEASE ATTEND THE RALLY Somerset County Courthouse rally info: 8:30AM-appx 2PM at 20 N. Bridge St, Somerville, NJ 08876 The sentencing phase in the high-profile trial of a New Jersey man who grew medical marijuana to treat his Multiple Sclerosis will take place this Friday 3/19/10 following several delays. NJ Department of Health and Senior Services launched thier new website for the medical marijuana program. http://www.state.nj.us/health/med_marijuana.shtml To read the New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act in its entirety, please visit www.njleg.state.nj.us/2008/Bills/S0500/119_R3.PDF. You may also contact our office at 609-826-3962 or send an email. By Anne M. Davis, Esq. The New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act will be in effect in July 2010. Initially there will be six (6) non-profit Alternative Treatment Centers (ATCs). There will be two in the North, two Central and two South. The exact locations have not been designated. No one has been approved nor even [...] By Anne M. Davis, Esq. On January 18, 2010 Governor Corzine signed S-119, the “New Jersey Compassionate Use Medical Marijuana Act.” Here is a basic rundown of the facts regarding the new law. - A doctor must provide a “certification” for the patient to use marijuana. - The doctor must be the primary physician or responsible for ongoing [...] Breaking news form NBC New York! Gov. Jon Corzine, in one of his last acts before leaving office, signed a medical marijuana bill into law. Advocates say the first critically ill patients should be able to light up before the end of the year if all goes well. “I’m actually pretty optimistic that it will [...] |
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