Chad Morrow lost his driver’s license in 2007 as a result of driving under the influence. Nine years later, after a hearing with the state of Michigan, he was given a restricted license requiring the use of a BAIID interlock breath alcohol device while driving. After being convicted in a highly publicized conviction for delivery of marijuana as a result of operating the Gaylord dispensary, Cloud 45, the state revoked the restricted license. He was told that the state used his medical marijuana and caregiver cards as a factor and they wanted to review all of the cards that he had ever possessed, as well as the police report from the raid on the medical marijuana dispensary. Most attorneys would advise their clients they had a much better chance of getting their license back if they willingly gave up their state-issued medical marijuana and caregiver cards. Attorney David Rudoi didn’t, stating that the denial was bullshit and he would appeal it all the way up to the Supreme Court if he needed to.
Not backing down, Morrow refused to give up his cards. He convinced superstar cannabis rights attorney Michael Komorn to help advise on the appeal, which was brought to the court by Rudoi. Morrow won the appeal and attempts are underway to get the 2-1 decision published, which would set a precedent to protect medical marijuana patients and caregivers in many ways. On Friday, January 13, 2023, the circuit court judge assigned to the remand issued Morrow his restricted license. When asked why he took this long hardship of a process, Morrow explained, “The appeals court ruled in my favor 2 to 1, that the review officer decision wasn’t supported by competent material . . . the [medical marijuana] cards were going to be used against me and likely [would be] a hurdle I wouldn’t overcome without a higher court ruling. It seems we need case law to give these cards the true power they should yield.”
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Attorney David Rudoi and Chad Morrow celebrating victory after circuit court |
