Drugs are often the justification for a Michigan criminal investigation and arrest. These arrests are frequently related to sale, manufacture, distribution and trafficking. However, there are cases where people are using drugs, leading to them being arrested and...
Criminal Defense
Drug decriminalization means less stigma and more treatment
The legalization of marijuana for recreational use in Michigan represents a growing nationwide trend of separating law enforcement from drug use. This trend even encompasses other types of substances, including addictive narcotics. Advocates for drug law reform argue...
Michigan man pleads guilty to embezzlement and tax evasion
A Michigan man has admitted to embezzling $870,000 from the bank that employed him and failing to report the money on his federal tax return. The 52-year-old Grand Rapids resident entered guilty pleas to single counts of embezzlement and tax evasion on March 6. The...
What to do if your child is caught with drugs at school
As a parent, you want to guide your child to the best of your ability. Unfortunately, some Michigan families deal with situations involving drugs. If your child was caught with drugs at school, these are the ways you can respond. Talk to them and listen Your first...
Federal drug trafficking laws and penalties for Michigan offenders
If the law enforcement team finds someone with a specified amount of any illegal drug in Michigan, they can face a drug trafficking charge, even if they didn't purchase, sell or transport those drugs. In addition, the federal government might take over the case in...
Felony drug possession laws in Michigan
Michigan law prohibits anyone from possessing controlled substances such as marijuana, cocaine or heroin. Those who are found to be in possession of significant amounts of a controlled substance may be charged with a felony and face penalties such as jail time, a fine...
Securities fraud is a white collar crime
The commission of a white-collar crime in Michigan can take many forms. These include several varieties of securities fraud. It's important to be totally up-front about the nature of your investments in this area. Even an accidental report that contains misleading...
Difference between state and federal drug charges
All states have laws to combat the selling and buying of illegal drugs because of the damage these drugs cause. These laws can also include provisions about trafficking legal drugs based on the circumstances and the type of drug. A person in Grand Rapids, Michigan,...
Is insider trading a victimless crime?
Certain types of offenses are often referred to as "victimless crimes" in Michigan and across the country, raising the issue of whether there really are victimless crimes. For example, is insider trading a so-called victimless crime? What is insider trading? In simple...
Understanding the Michigan felony court process
Michigan residents accused of felony criminal offenses can find themselves both confused and frightened by the process. This fact is more pronounced for individuals involved with the criminal justice system for the first time. Every criminal case is different, but...