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In November 2016, the State of Michigan enacted Senate Bill 1176, which created new sentencing guidelines for people convicted of the manufacture, sale, and possession with intent to distribute synthetic marijuana. In essence, the offense is always a felony involving heavy fines, a significant prison…
Michigan first made medical marijuana available in 2008. However, since then, the state has witnessed numerous legal battles surrounding the original law and a rise in Michigan marijuana arrests. The reason behind these civil and criminal legal battles is a great deal of ambiguity surrounding…
If you are ever charged with a drug-related crime in Michigan, it’s critical to speak with an experienced criminal defense lawyer, who will be by your side through the entire criminal process and work tirelessly for the best possible result. Such was the case for…
The idea behind Michigan’s drug courts is simple: treat the addiction issues of nonviolent substance abusing offenders instead of punishing them. By addressing the cause of these individuals’ criminality–their substance abuse problem–drug courts are able to significantly reduce recidivism and save the state money. If…
This August, the Michigan Court of Appeals dealt a significant blow to civil forfeiture, which occurs when law enforcement confiscates property they believe was obtained or used in connection with a crime. This controversial practice has been at the heart of the movement to reform…