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A recent crackdown in Kalamazoo, Michigan, has led to multiple arrests. Police arrested several people over a three-day period for drug-related crimes, including several marijuana-related charges. None of the people charged have been convicted yet, and many of them will likely fight their charges. The arrests and charges come as part of the city’s effort […]
In a lawsuit that has received national attention, a cancer patient was terminated from his position at Walmart in Battle Creek. The man is appealing the federal district court’s dismissal of his wrongful termination claim related to his lawful possession and use of marijuana. In 2009, Walmart fired the Michigan cancer patient, who has an […]
Over 30 grams of marijuana were found recently in the vehicle of two men who attempted to flee from police in Van Buren County, Michigan. In addition, police found equipment for processing and selling marijuana in their vehicle. Both men were arrested and booked at the Van Buren County Jail. The driver told police he […]
Two men were recently arrested by federal agents for allegedly transporting 200 pounds of marijuana in a twin-engine Cessna aircraft to the Oakland County Airport in Pontiac, Michigan. The men were caught apparently because they had made several prior trips between the two cities. Based on that alone, and the fact that marijuana growing operations […]
The Drug Enforcement Agency is being petitioned by several states to reclassify marijuana to a less-restrictive class of drugs. This could have an impact on people in Michigan who are accused of crimes related to marijuana cultivation, distribution or use, particularly those who use it for medicinal purposes. As with other drugs, marijuana is classified […]
Most Kalamazoo residents are aware that being caught with any quantity of a controlled substance will carry a stiff penalty. Like any other charge, however, there are mitigating circumstances that could alleviate the potential penalties stemming from drug charges. Whether the case of a Lansing man involves such extenuating circumstances will only be discovered at […]
Drug crimes are serious offenses in Michigan and elsewhere, and they should not be taken lightly. A conviction for even a misdemeanor can lead to losing your license or negatively impact the chance at pursuing college or employment. Felony marijuana crimes for distributing or growing marijuana can lead to prison time and hefty fines. Two […]
Rarely is a drug related offense considered minor. However, when drug charges come in conjunction with possible child endangerment, the consequences expand tenfold. Three people from Michigan were arrested on drug possession charges last week after a raid revealed the presence of marijuana and methamphetamine. Not only that, but present at the time of the […]
Many people believe marijuana should be legalized in the United States. And while there are some instances in which the drug can be obtained legally, it’s still considered a controlled substance and is treated as such within the parameters of the law. Recently, a Michigan man was in federal court on serious drug charges for […]

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