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Heroin Possession in Detroit
Heroin is a Schedule 1 controlled substance under Michigan drug laws. Schedule 1 substances have a high potential for abuse and are not used medically.
Depending on the details, heroin possession could be a misdemeanor or a felony. Generally, the greater amount of heroin in your possession, the more severe the penalties:
- Less than 50 grams of heroin in your possession is a felony, punishable by fines of up to $25,000 and up to four years
- 50 grams to 450 grams of heroin is a felony, punishable by fines up to $250,000 and as much as 20 years
- 450 grams to 1 kilogram is a felony, punishable by up to $500,000 in fines and as much as 30 years
- More than 1 kilogram is a felony, punishable by up to $1,000,000 in fines and life in prison.
Some other consequences you may have to deal with as part of a drug conviction include:
- Community service
- Probation requirements
- GPS monitoring
- Random drug and alcohol testing
- Restitution
- Completion of drug or alcohol treatment
- License suspension
- Trouble with citizenship or immigration
- Child custody issues
- Difficulty finding gainful employment
- Trouble finding safe housing
- Loss of gun rights
Several factors can have an impact on the extent of heroin charges. For example, if the offense occurred close to a school, church, public park, or other public place, then your charges may be more severe.
Other mitigating factors include:
- Having a prior drug crime history
- Having previously been through drug or alcohol treatment
- Your involvement in the alleged crime
- Whether you can help the police
