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...
Many states, including Michigan, lay down harsher penalties when weapons are involved in the commission of a drug offense. This is because the combination of drugs and firearms is often associated with an increased risk of violence and public safety concerns. Hence,...
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...
Heroin is classified as a Schedule I controlled substance in Michigan, which means lawmakers have determined that the drug is highly addictive and has no legitimate medical uses. Crimes involving heroin are generally charged as felonies in Michigan, and even...
Counterfeiting is punishable both at a state and federal level in Michigan. Most people think of counterfeiting as making fake money, but it includes fake products, dishonest marketing and willful possession of counterfeit items. Trademark and identifying mark...
There are situations in which the use of a geofence warrant is appropriate. This is especially true in cold cases, where law enforcement has no other way to build a suspect list. But reverse-location services, another term for this type of warrant, also left many...
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...
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...
Drug laws can be confusing, particularly regarding controlled substances and charges for trafficking or possession. Federal and Michigan state laws prohibit most of these substances, but penalties and precedence can vary. There is also confusion between drug...
In Michigan, heroin is classified as a Schedule 1 controlled substance. According to Section 333.7211 of the Michigan Compiled Laws, administrators designate substances as Schedule 1 if they have a high potential for abuse, have no accepted medical use for treatment...