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What Is the Punishment for Drug Possession in Michigan?

On Behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
October 24, 2014
Drug Crimes

Quick Answer: Under Michigan drug possession laws, penalties depend on the type and amount of controlled substance involved. Possessing Schedule I or II drugs such as cocaine, heroin, or meth can result in up to four years in prison and fines of up to $25,000. In…

2 Michigan men charged with heroin possession

On Behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
October 20, 2014
Drug Crimes

Two Michigan men were arraigned on drug charges on Oct. 17, two days after authorities executed search warrants on their homes. One of the homes was reportedly located in the 4000 block of Learman in Sigel Township, and the other was located in the 900 block…

What are the penalties for possessing and selling marijuana?

On Behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
October 8, 2014
Drug Crimes

The potential penalties for possessing or selling marijuana in Michigan vary depending on the amount of marijuana possessed or cultivated as well as the location in which a person has been charged with possessing it. The penalties for possession or sale of marijuana range from misdemeanor-level…

Alleged meth trafficker convicted for various charges

On Behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
October 6, 2014
Drug Crimes

A jury in Kalamazoo found an alleged methamphetamine trafficker guilty of several federal charges on Oct. 2. The 45-year-old man is accused of helping to bring large amounts of methamphetamine into Michigan through his connections to suppliers in Mexico. He was reportedly the subject of an…

Michigan pair charged for allegedly growing marijuana

On Behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
September 29, 2014
Drug Crimes

Several months after authorities in Michigan executed two search warrants, various drug charges were laid against a man and a woman, both Hartford residents, on Sept. 23. The searches were reportedly conducted at a business and a house in Hartford Township on July 18 following an…

Man faces charges after selling marijuana to police

On Behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
September 22, 2014
Drug Crimes

A 52-year-old Michigan man pleaded not guilty to two counts for controlled substance delivery and manufacture of marijuana. Although the man and his wife both hold medical marijuana cards, the assistant prosecutor in the case claims that the man was found in possession of over 500…

New ruling could affect traffic stops and subsequent drug search

On Behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
September 18, 2014
Drug Crimes

A Sept. 10 Michigan appeals court ruling may change what law enforcement officers are allowed to do when stopping a person for a traffic violation and then searching their vehicle for illegal substances. The case began in 2012 in Muskegon Heights when deputies pulled a man…

Couple charged for drug crimes after raid

On Behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
September 11, 2014
Drug Crimes

Shortly before 8 p.m. on July 30, the FBI Mid-Michigan Safe Streets Task Force and the Bay City Public Safety Department’s VIPER Unit executed a raid at the home of a married couple in Bay City. At the time of the raid, the 46-year-old man and…

Buying cold medication leads to 3 sentences for drug possession

On Behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
September 5, 2014
Drug Crimes

On Aug. 27, it was reported that three Michigan residents who were accused of possessing methamphetamine were sentenced to prison. The press release stated that the individuals, who were identified as a 52-year-old Union City woman, a 28-year-old Quincy man and a 35-year-old woman, were found…

Officials discover contraband and drone outside of prison

On Behalf of David G. Moore, Attorney at Law
August 6, 2014
Drug Crimes

The idea of drones smuggling drugs into a Michigan prison may seem far-fetched, but South Carolina officials have encountered this issue recently. On April 21, a crashed drone was discovered outside of the razor wire fencing at a correctional facility. Officials believe that the incident involving…