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Everything You Need To Know About Criminal Justice Reform

January 18, 2021 | Michael Norman | Blog, In the News, Juvenile, Michael Norman, Probation, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse

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

January 12, 2021 | Sarah Tarockoff | Alcohol, Blog, Drivers License Restoration, Substance Abuse

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…

Issues with Michigan’s Roadside Drug Testing Program

December 11, 2020 | Michael Norman | Blog, Drug Crimes, DUI, Michael Norman, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse

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

December 4, 2020 | Michael Norman | Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Probation, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse

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

November 20, 2020 | Barton Morris | Blog, Drug Crimes, Marijuana, Search and Seizure, Substance Abuse

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

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…

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…

Michigan’s New 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

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 expungement laws. It’s known as …

Common Mistakes Made During Driver’s License Restoration in Michigan

June 23, 2020 | Sarah Tarockoff | Alcohol, Blog, Drivers License Restoration, DUI, Substance Abuse

Going through driver’s license restoration in Michigan is time consuming and requires great attention to detail. This is to ensure that the submitted documents are consistent. Our driver’s license restoration l…

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