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...
Felonies
This may be the end for geofence warrants
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...
A potential consequence of a felony drug conviction
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...
End the Cycle: The 61st District Drug Court
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...
Explaining drug trafficking
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...
Heroin laws in Michigan
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...
What are the rules for felony DUI charges in Grand Rapids?
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....
What are felony drug crimes?
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...
A new SCOTUS ruling changes drug distribution landscape
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...
What are the drug classifications in Michigan?
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...