Michigan has felony laws and restrictions for obtaining ephedrine or pseudoephedrine to produce methamphetamine. Federal regulations have reduced the manufacture of the drug all over the U.S., but this drug continues to be produced in significant quantities in small...
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Michigan felony laws against concealed carry
Concealed carry laws vary in each state. Some states don't allow gun ownership to those with criminal histories. Other states allow any individual to carry firearms openly. Some states require permits for concealed guns. Michigan has strict laws against the possession...
Michigan passes numerous criminal statute reform bills
One of the primary criticisms of the U.S. legal system is that state courts can be quick to incarcerate an individual who really does not need it. Many defendants figure out personally that they have exhibited bad judgment when breaking the law. Michigan lawmakers...
Possession with intent to distribute in Michigan is an automatic felony
Being charged with a felony is never pleasant, as it has the ability to change the entire trajectory of your life. When you are in possession of a scheduled drug in Michigan and it is determined that you have the intention to distribute or sell said substance, it is...
Size of possession can increase felony charges
All states have established harsh penalties for convictions on major drug charges involving large quantities of controlled substances such as cocaine and methamphetamine. However, Michigan may have the strictest penalty when sentencing those convicted. Additionally,...
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...
Michigan man accused of several felonies after crash into ditch
Michigan State Police recently responded to a report involving a vehicle that crashed into a ditch in Tuscola County. According to the crash report, the incident occurred on a recent Thursday evening, and what followed caused the driver to be arrested and charged with...
Woman sentenced for felonies involving stealing of merchandise
Trial watchers in Michigan and elsewhere might be interested in a case of a 63-year-old woman in another state who has been sentenced to a 54-month stay in federal prison. According to court documents, the woman's arrest followed investigations by the Federal Bureau...
Felonies: Michigan man facing charges after recent incidents
Michigan police are continuing an investigation of a string of events that occurred after they were to called to a business location just before 9 a.m. on a recent Monday. The officers were told that a vehicle had just been stolen while the car's owner was inside the...
Husband and wife indicted on various felony charges
Facing health-care fraud charges in Michigan and other states could have severe consequences. One such a case in another state involves a husband and wife, both practicing chiropractors. A federal jury recently indicted the couple and eight other individuals on...