Key legal precedents established by medicinal marijuana court cases include the recognition of medical necessity as a defense for marijuana possession, the protection of medical marijuana users from prosecution in states where it is legal, and the affirmation of states' rights to regulate medical marijuana without federal interference. These cases have helped shape the legal landscape surrounding medicinal marijuana use and have provided important protections for patients and caregivers.
Although in Many cases marijuana can help in medicinal purposes, many people fear that they will be arrested for being in possession of said marijuana
No, because medicinal marijuana is prescribed only for cases of terminal pain (i.e. with cancer). Marijuana doesn't alleviate any symptoms of Bipolar disorder or Schizophrenia.
Precedents cases a case previously decided that serves as a legal guide for the resolution of subsequent cases.
The doctrine of stare decisis (Latin: Let the decision stand) encourages courts to adhere to established precedents when deciding cases.
Precedents are the decisions in cases in the PAST. These past cases are used and applied to cases in the courts to provide certainty and consistency in the system of law and justice (no matter what legal system this is regarding).
Cases would be tied up in the appellate courts forever, and there would be few established precedents on which to base a decision. Chaos and gridlock.
Case law is based on the precedents and and legal principles applied by other courts in previous cases.
The doctrine that previous court decisions should apply as precedents in similar cases is known as stare decisis.
Precedents cases a case previously decided that serves as a legal guide for the resolution of subsequent cases.
The doctrine of stare decisis.
They are called precedents. If the decision was made by a court with jurisdiction over a lower court, they are called binding precedents because the lower court is required to apply the same reasoning in similar cases under the doctrine of stare decisis.
In most legal systems, higher courts, such as supreme courts or appellate courts, have the authority to establish precedents. These precedents are binding on lower courts within the same jurisdiction, guiding future cases with similar legal issues. In some jurisdictions, administrative courts may also create precedents within their specific areas of law. However, trial courts typically do not create binding precedents, although their decisions can influence future cases.