https://cannabislawkc.com/blog daily 0.75 2020-10-14 https://cannabislawkc.com/blog/unauthorized-arrest monthly 0.5 2020-10-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0512f25a754606e68a9cb7/1602590853178-9UU67WANE32RGLAQ2HG7/Evolution610.png Blog - Unauthorized “Arrest, Criminal Liability & Sanctions” As appeared in The Evolution Magazine, October 2020. Click the logo above to read the original article as it appears in the Evolution Magazine website, page 32 https://cannabislawkc.com/contact daily 0.75 2023-01-11 https://cannabislawkc.com/cannabis-law-kc-home daily 1.0 2024-02-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0512f25a754606e68a9cb7/1582915805285-LW0OO0E473B9QL70ZEEI/joani_frontpage987px.jpg Home - CannabisLawKC.com Providing Legal Services in Compliance with Missouri's new Medical Cannabis Law and Regulations. It’s a historical time in our country as Missouri became the 33rd state to legalize medical cannabis. We are proud to play an important role in the implementation of Article XIV the way Missouri voters intended…ensuring Patients’ Right to Access Medical Cannabis. Amendment 2 passed by an overwhelming 65% of the voters in November 2018 making Missouri the 33rd state to legalize medicinal use. As advocates for patient access to medicinal cannabis, we have been involved from the beginning by participating in the historic public forums, industry events, educating patients and caregivers, and advising entrepreneurs, law enforcement, the judicial system and the public. 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Joani Harshman told News-Press NOW on Thursday that the "felony possession" and "child endangerment" charges were being dropped against Jamie Wilson. Wilson's case is believed to be the first such case Missouri in which a person was arrested for having marijuana while also having a valid medical marijuana card. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, the agency which oversees medical marijuana in the state, recently issued an nonbinding legal opinion that said cannabis possession with a card is legal in the state even though no dispensaries are currently up and running. Wilson still appears to face two traffic violations and an unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia charge in the case, according to court records. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0512f25a754606e68a9cb7/1582986867826-OOH37IJJ7ZLUB0AB3FZO/IMG_0373.jpg Media - #WeAre JamieWilson Update: His Attorneys Request Legal Clarification Spark Legal & Harshman Law January 22, 2020 Missouri Cannabis News Press Release by Aubrey Gann Redmon & Joani Harshman https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0512f25a754606e68a9cb7/1582671143657-HA3MFA8MPX8U7F9KDZNX/JoaniProtestInterview.jpg Media - Medical marijuana card-holder’s possession arrest sparks outrage By Sarah Plake for KSHB 41 News | 2019.12.11 GALLATIN, Mo. — A Trenton, Missouri, man arrested for possession of medical marijuana was released from jail on bond on Wednesday. Jamie Wilson, 48, was arrested Nov. 1 by a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper in Daviess County for marijuana possession and child endangerment. His attorneys, Joani Harshman and Aubrey Gann-Redmon, along with the cannabis activist community argue that his arrest was unlawful because he is a medical marijuana card-holder. Amendment 2, Article XIV of a law Missouri voters passed in November 2018 is supposed to provide protections for card-holders. This is the first time a legal card-holder has been arrested in the state since voters legalized medical marijuana in the state. A group gathered to protest outside the courthouse before Wilson's hearing. "We’re standing up today to a constitutional injustice by the Daviess County prosecutors, trying to get him out of jail and home for Christmas," said Tanya Roth, founder of Canna Moms KC. A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper pulled Wilson over in Daviess County for cutting off a semi-truck. Wilson told the trooper he had marijuana and said he had a state-issued medical marijuana card. The officer found about 8 ounces of marijuana in his truck, some of which was in a backpack on the floorboard on the same side of the truck where Wilson's four-year-old grandson sat. The NITRO Drug Task Force had been following Wilson from Trenton to Independence, where they believe he bought the marijuana. "The rules say that 30 days after July 4 that patient card holders are legally allowed to possess," said Wilson's attorney Joani Harshman. This is the gray area. Dispensaries don't open until after the new year, however as a card-holder you are allowed to have up to 8 ounces of marijuana and even grow it. The state doesn't mandate where you're supposed to get it from. "Jamie is in the right. He does have his card, he was within his limit, and with the right support, he’s going to be able to come home," said Crystal, Wilson's wife. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, which oversees the state’s medical marijuana program, said its interpretation is that card-holders are authorized to possess medical marijuana in a statement to 41 Action News: "Article XIV established several protections for possession of medical marijuana, and it is the interpretation of DHSS that card holders are currently authorized to possess medical marijuana, but ultimately, the interpretation of how Article XIV protections apply during any given time period will be up to law enforcement and the courts. “We do currently have a work group with representation from law enforcement agencies to address and work through these types of concerns as we continue to implement this program in Missouri." "They [law enforcement] don’t seem to understand the rules and regulations that DHSS put out this year to protect the patients. They’ve ignored most of those regulations in regards to Jaime‘s case," Roth said. The Missouri State Highway Patrol would not comment specifically on Wilson’s case, but said that troopers will follow the law. https://cannabislawkc.com/our-team daily 0.75 2020-06-09 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0512f25a754606e68a9cb7/1582915157285-HDF4AO8BUS450ZRKK3SH/joani_headshots_987px.jpg About CannabisLawKC - Attorney Joani W. Harshman Joani Harshman is passionate about building a Cannabis Law practice pursuant to Article XIV of the Missouri Constitution. She recognizes the historical significance of this new cannabis industry in Missouri and is proud to be a founding member of it. Joani works overtime on her mission to advocate with the support of the Cannabis Community for fair and just integration of the new law into existing law. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0512f25a754606e68a9cb7/1582560807728-DLRB2UYOHNBULNPM1DGD/joani_Thinker987sq.jpg About CannabisLawKC Background and Business Experience After graduating law school at the University of Missouri - Kansas City, Joani started her own law firm in 2004 and has been a solo practitioner and business owner for over 15 years. During this time, Joani practiced in the areas of Criminal Defense, Traffic Law, Consumer Bankruptcy, Workers Compensation, Personal Injury and Estate Planning. She is currently licensed in both Missouri and Kansas. As a mother of three young children, Joani understands the struggle to balance family, career and a busy life. She has always taken a hands-on approach with her business including the Marketing, Accounting, Administration and Management of her firm. Joani is excited to expand her practice to Missouri Medical Cannabis Law, assisting industry participants with Facility License Applications, Business Formation, License Appeals, Compliance and Consulting. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0512f25a754606e68a9cb7/1582914715138-FP6AYTUFTH9TK0VBPE5O/Clifton-BlackSized.jpg About CannabisLawKC Of Counsel Attorney Clifton Black Clifton Black is a veteran attorney and life-long Colorado Springs resident. Cliff attended public school in Colorado Springs as well as Pikes Peak Community College and the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs. Cliff began his career as a sole practitioner in 2000, when he discovered a passion in practicing criminal defense while representing a family friend in a DUI matter. For much of his career he practiced as a criminal defense attorney and assisted thousands of clients in this area of law. Cliff has always advocated for his clients and has their best interest when fighting for them. With the legalization of medical marijuana, Cliff began practicing in this area representing the marijuana industry in 2009. At that time attorneys in the community were not familiar with the legalities of medical marijuana. While most attorneys were unwilling to educate themselves on the legalities, Cliff was willing to review the Constitution regarding medical marijuana and the other legalities involved. Cliff is now a well-known legal expert and advocate for the regulated marijuana industry and is well known in the state of Colorado as such. Cliff has participated in the City Council of Colorado Springs and was an active member of the initial Marijuana Task Force that was created by the City Council to draft proposed ordinances along with other experts in the industry. Although those proposed ordinances were not ultimately adopted, he worked with the City Attorney’s Office, City Clerk, City Planning and other officials to create ordinances that where adopted by the City Council. Cliff has been a panel member on numerous panels related to marijuana. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5e0512f25a754606e68a9cb7/1582914805115-9GPNBV3RN9NZAWW5OMYF/HayleySized.jpg About CannabisLawKC - Legal Assistant Hayley White Hayley White is a full time legal assistant at the Harshman Law Firm. She recently graduated from William Jewell College with a Dual Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and International Relations and hopes to attend law school in the near future. Please contact Hayley regarding your legal issue or to schedule an appointment with our office. 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The law allows Patients and Caregivers to legally possess marijuana within their limits as of the date such patient or caregiver license is approved, whether or not a Missouri dispensary is open for operation. Medical Marijuana Patient Rights will touch almost every other area of law such as criminal, employment, parental rights, schools, estate planning, and more. 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