Since Michigan’s Medical Marijuana Act was passed in 2008, law enforcement personnel have questioned the impact the law has on drug investigations dealing with marijuana. This course will focus on the legal implications the Michigan Medical Marijuana Act has on probable cause determinations. The course will discuss what information should be provided when obtaining a search warrant for suspected marijuana grow operations that do not comply with the Act. Participants will also learn what steps should be taken to guard against a lawsuit when they are confronted with the question of whether to arrest someone who possesses marijuana, but claims to be a primary caregiver or qualified patient, even though the individual does not have a card or other information confirming their status. Does the Act shield law enforcement personnel and entities from damages for seizing marijuana based on probable cause that the marijuana or individual is not protected by the Act? Take this class and obtain the most up to date information on the ever changing application of the Act.