Drug Charge

Michigan, like other states, is tough on drug crimes. While drug charges can range from minor possession to drug trafficking, an allegation of possession of a schedule I controlled substance is treated seriously and is punished as such. Thus, it is important that you...

As a new federal administration takes shape, many East Lansing residents wonder what this could mean for marijuana enforcement. In Michigan, where both medical and recreational marijuana are legal, questions linger about how federal policies may evolve and what impact...

Drug addiction is a serious problem in Michigan and nationwide. Many times, drug addicts want to quit using but their addiction prevents them from staying clean. When an addiction leads to an overdose, many people are afraid to seek medical treatment due to fear of...

In recent years, along with most of the country, and perhaps, soon the federal government, Michigan has seen significant changes in its marijuana laws. However, the current legal landscape surrounding marijuana possession in our state is anything but clear, and as a...

In Michigan and across the United States, marijuana is increasingly being treated more as a recreational and medical substance than it is an illegal drug. Just recently, the federal government stated that it is planning to move forward with a reclassification from...

Some criminal allegations can snowball into an array of charges faced by the accused. In a routine traffic stop, law enforcement might conduct a search. Evidence resulting from this search could result in additional charges, such as drug charges. Being charged with a...

Readers of the legal blog know that we frequently post on drug charge topics. Indeed, in a prior post, we discussed flying with marijuana. However, there were some unanswered questions from that East Lansing, Michigan, post. Principally, what about flying with CBD?...

If you call our state home, you may be aware that recreational marijuana use is legal under certain circumstances. If you are at least 21, and the amount of marijuana is under a certain quantity, you are allowed to have marijuana and use it recreationally in a private...

A drug possession charge in Michigan can have serious consequences. Many drug possession charges have penalties involving substantial fines and jail sentences, depending on the type of drug and the amount you are charged with possessing. Even a misdemeanor drug...