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Types of Drug Trafficking Charges and Schedules

November 16, 2020 | Michael Norman | Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Michael Norman, Substance Abuse

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…

Marijuana Criminal Prosecutions Are Increasing in Michigan: Why and How to Fight Them

November 6, 2020 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, Blog, Drug Crimes, In the News, Marijuana, Search and Seizure

In 2018, the state of Michigan legalized adult-use marijuana, which was supposed to significantly reduce the black market. When every adult who chooses to grow their own plants and licensed commercial marijuana retail stor…

Which Marijuana Offenses Qualify Under Michigan’s New Expungement Law?

October 30, 2020 | Michael Norman | Alcohol, Blog, Drug Crimes, Expungement, In the News, Marijuana, Probation, Substance Abuse, Theft

On October 12, 2020, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed seven bills into law known as the “Clean Slate” initiative, which set out new rules for Michigan marijuana expungement. Now in effect, this new law can benefit thousand…

New Michigan Expungement Law: Who Now Qualifies for Expungement?

September 29, 2020 | Barton Morris | Arson, Assault and Battery, Barton Morris, Blog, Domestic Violence, Drivers License Restoration, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Firearms, In the News, Marijuana, Probation, Professional License, Substance Abuse, Theft

New Michigan Expungement Law A little over a year after a new Michigan expungement law was first introduced, Governor Whitmer signed seven house bills into law that completely changed criminal conviction/Michigan expungeme…

What Amount of Drugs is Considered Trafficking?

May 22, 2020 | Barton Morris | Blog, Drug Crimes, In the News, Marijuana, Search and Seizure

What amount of drugs is considered trafficking in Michigan? The controlled substance industry depends on the transportation of drugs from their manufacturer to the buyer. Drug trafficking involves complex “smuggling” route…

Is Possession Of Cocaine A Felony? And How To Fight A Charge

May 1, 2020 | Sarah Tarockoff | Blog, Drug Crimes, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse

Cocaine can be found in a powder form, which can be snorted, injected or dissolved, or in a “freebase” form, in which it’s smoked. Crack cocaine is a rock crystal form of the drug. Known primarily as a “party drug,” …

Is Medical Marijuana And Concealed Carry Legal In Michigan?

March 13, 2020 | Barton Morris | Barton Morris, Blog, Drug Crimes, Firearms, Marijuana

Can a Michigan medical marijuana patient carry a concealed firearm? Yes, absolutely and legally, but only under the right circumstances. There’s a lot of confusion when it comes to the legality of carrying, purchasin…

What Can Make A Search Warrant Invalid and What To Do During A Search

February 26, 2020 | Barton Morris | Blog, Civil Forfeiture, Drug Crimes

What can make a search warrant invalid? The Fourth Amendment of the United States Constitution protects its citizens from “unreasonable searches and seizures.” The first step for all searches or seizures in this country is…

How Michigan Police Test for Marijuana

November 5, 2019 | Barton Morris | Blog, Drug Crimes, DUI, Marijuana

In 2019, The State of Michigan began accepting license applications for adult-use marijuana establishments. However, local law enforcement started tackling issues ranging from complaints about marijuana’s smell to preparin…

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