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Is Medical Marijuana Use While on Probation Legal?
Medical Marijuana Use While on Probation In early 2021, the Michigan Court of Appeals in People v. Thue, COA 353978 (2021), definitively ruled that the legal use of medical marijuana cannot be banned as part of probation a…
Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Michigan: What’s Next?
Facing aggravated assault charged in Michigan? Here are some things you should know. In Michigan, assault is defined as the threat or use of force on another that causes the person to have reasonable apprehension of immine…
Everything You Need To Know About Criminal Justice Reform
Criminal justice reform is a set of ideas to make the application of the law more equitable. The idea of criminal justice reform has mostly bipartisan support, and is a series of changes to existing laws to make the crimin…
How and When to Appeal a Driver’s License Denial Decision
There’s no doubt that a driver’s license restoration hearing is stressful. You’ll be one-on-one with a hearing officer with the task of convincing them that you’re sober and will remain so for the r…
Can You Get Arrested for Self-Defense?
Can you get arrested for self-defense? No. Self-defense isn’t a crime, so you cannot be arrested for self-defense. However, you can be arrested for suspicion that you have committed a crime such as murder, aggravated…
Issues with Michigan’s Roadside Drug Testing Program
First introduced in late 2017, Michigan’s roadside drug testing program uses saliva to detect the presence of amphetamines, benzodiazepines, cannabis (delta 9 THC), cocaine, methamphetamines and opiates. Facing drug …
Charged with a Drug Crime? You Can Avoid Jail or Prison Time
Drug crimes are a complex group of crimes, ranging from simple possession to trafficking. Each level of crime is complex and comes with potential for serious punishment, such as up to life in prison and substantial monetar…
Difference Between Drug Trafficking & Distribution
A felonious drug charge that includes the intention to distribute illegal drugs is a serious allegation. Prosecutors can charge you with either drug trafficking or possession with intent to distribute. This article covers …
Types of Drug Trafficking Charges and Schedules
Drug trafficking is a serious crime in Michigan and can result in serious penalties, such as: up to life in prison, a $1,000,000 fine, and subject you to asset forfeiture and loss of driving privileges. Drug trafficking i…
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