Attorney Tiffany DeBruin’s client is a 31-year-old mother of 5 children who was originally charged with Possession of Methamphetamines (a felony with a possible prison sentence of 10 years) and a retail fraud 2nd degree ( a misdemeanor with possible incarceration of...
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Felony Possession Charges Dismissed in Clinton County
A 29-year old man was accused of Possession of Meth (a felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison) and possession of fentanyl (a felony punishable by up to 4 years in prison) in Clinton County. He knew he needed help and hired Lansing criminal defense law firm...
New Law Eliminates Legal Limit in Drugged Driving Cases – State Must Prove Impairment
With Michigan’s legalization of recreational marijuana in 2018, a number of legal issues have arisen. Michigan has a zero-tolerance law on the books. Under this law, having any amount of a Schedule I drug in your system while driving is illegal. Marijuana is...
Drug Court Process of Felony Drug Cases in Lansing, MI
Not that long ago, a felony drug conviction meant that you were going to prison. Realizing that incarceration does not solve the problem, court systems across the country have established drug courts as an alternative. Michigan has established drug courts across the...
Felony Drug Charges Reduced in Clinton County
Recently, an individual in Clinton County was charged with possession of methamphetamines and possession of analogues. If found guilty of both offenses, the man could face up to 10 years in prison and $17,000 in fines. Wanting to avoid convictions on both felony...
Pot Is Legal in Michigan, but Driving High Is Not – What You Need to Know About Marijuana DUIs
With the passage of Proposition 1, cannabis is now legal in Michigan. But, Proposition 1 explicitly makes it illegal to consume marijuana while driving. It is also illegal for any passengers to consume marijuana while the vehicle is on a public road. The law also...
Drug Possession Charge Dismissed
When a young man in his twenties was recently charged with drug possession, attorney Tiffany DeBruin got in front of the situation and secured the services that her client needed. Since the individual had no prior criminal history and was already addressing the issue,...
If Michigan Legalizes Recreational Marijuana, Some Past Convictions Could Vanish
This November, Michigan voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana. If Michiganders vote for recreational marijuana legalization, what will happen to people who got convicted of marijuana offenses? This question is being addressed by state...
Michigan to Vote on Marijuana Legalization this November
Although medical cannabis is permitted in Michigan, recreational use has not yet been legalized. However, the Michigan State Board of Canvassers announced in April 2018 that advocates had gained enough signatures to include the proposal for recreational marijuana...
Clinton County Man Sees Multiple Drug Charges Reduced
Recently, attorney Tiffany DeBruin represented a Clinton County client who was facing multiple drug charges, including delivering and manufacturing methamphetamines and possession of cocaine. With a prior conviction on his record that enhanced the meth charge to a...