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....
Drug trafficking is a felony offense that involves the selling, transportation or importation of illegal drugs. This is a crime that can be charged at either the state or federal level. The extent of the penalty for this offense can depend on several factors. These...
Michigan residents, especially healthcare professionals, should take note of a recent US Supreme Court ruling. In Ruan v. United States and Kahn v. United States, the court made a ruling setting a new standard for what the DEA must prove in order to convict healthcare...
Drug classifications influence what your maximum sentence may be. Michigan has five classifications with Schedule I as the most serious and Schedule V as the least serious. Schedule I Drugs that are highly addictive and don't have an accepted medical use are Schedule...
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...
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...
An arrest for a drug offense can be terrifying for any Michigan resident. In such a situation, it’s important to seek help and protect your rights. You should understand the laws of prescription drug fraud in the state. What is prescription drug fraud? Prescription...
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...
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...
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...