APPEALS COURT DECISION IN UNIONVILLE CASE WILL AFFECT MEDICAL
MARIJUANA CASES STATEWIDE

CARO - A state Court of Appeals has published an earlier opinion
reinstating charges against a Tuscola County man accused of
manufacturing marijuana.

The published opinion now sets a precedent that is likely to affect
cases involving the Medical Marihuana Act across the state.

In July, the Appeals Court - comprised of Justices Peter D.
O'Connell, Patrick M. Meter and Donald S. Owens, all of Lansing -
reversed a Tuscola County judge's ruling dismissing charges against
Keith J. Campbell.

The Unionville man was charged in December 2007 with manufacturing
marijuana, possession with intent to deliver marijuana, possession of
a firearm during commission of a felony and possession of marijuana.

In a motion to dismiss, Campbell's attorney cited a 2006 California
Supreme Court case that authorized retroactive application of medical
marijuana laws.

Michigan voters approved the Medical Marihuana Act in December of 2008.

When the trial judge sided with Campbell, Prosecutor Mark E. Reene
appealed to a higher authority.

Reene could not be reached for an update on Campbell's case.