You're at a party in Grand Rapids. A friend hands you a small bag, asking you to hold it. Later, during a traffic stop, police find it. Suddenly, you're facing felony drug charges. This real-world scenario raises an important question: How does intent factor into drug...
Prescription drug fraud is a serious issue in Michigan, carrying severe legal consequences. This type of fraud involves deceptive practices aimed at illegally acquiring controlled substances. Whether you are facing charges or want to understand the law better, gaining...
Joking about selling drugs might seem harmless to some, but it can have severe legal consequences. The law does not take drug-related comments lightly. Even if you are innocently joking, authorities might not see it that way. Drug conspiracy laws aim to prevent the...
The Michigan State Police has reported that significant quantities of illegal drugs were discovered and seized during searches of residences in Hartford and Watervliet on April 10. A 36-year-old man and a 35-year-old woman have been taken into custody in connection...
Michigan law defines embezzlement as the theft or misappropriation of funds or property that has been entrusted to an individual by another person or a business. A store clerk who takes money out of a cash register and an executor who misappropriates estate assets...
Methamphetamine is classified as a Schedule II controlled substance in Michigan, which means lawmakers have determined that the drug is highly addictive but has some medical uses. Unlike marijuana, heroin and cocaine, methamphetamine is made from chemicals rather than...
If you are convicted of a felony drug charge in Michigan, you may experience a number of interruptions to your life. For instance, it may be harder to retain custody of your kids or find adequate housing. You may also have a harder time accessing federal programs...
Thousands of Michigan residents live with the burden of possessing a criminal record. A criminal record can make it extremely difficult to find a job and housing, leading many to struggle to re-acclimate after paying their debt to society. Criminal record expungements...
The 61st District Drug Court is a specialized court program that’s designed to address the needs of people who are struggling to overcome substance abuse and addiction within the 61st Court District, which includes Michigan. The goal of the 61st Drug Court is to...
Michigan considers driving under the influence (DUI) carries significant legal ramifications. Whether a DUI charge escalates to a felony depends upon several factors, including blood alcohol concentration (BAC), previous convictions and aggravating circumstances....