Category: Drug Crimes

A drugged driving conviction in Michigan carries the same penalties as an alcohol OWI, but the two are proven very differently. Drugged driving, often called DUID, falls under the same operating while intoxicated (OWI) law as alcohol—there is no separate statute. What changes is the evidence. There is no roadside breath test...

If you have been arrested on a drug charge in Michigan, the next steps you take can shape the entire case. The smartest move is to protect your rights immediately, avoid making statements, and get legal guidance as early as possible. Drug arrests often move fast, with decisions made before formal charges...

Possessing a controlled substance without a valid prescription is a crime in Michigan, and prosecutors take these cases seriously across Metro-Detroit. Even a first offense can lead to jail time, fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record, which can affect employment and professional licensing. What Counts as Illegal Possession in Michigan?

The Judge, at Sentencing, then tells the person how long they will serve on Probation, and further advise them that if they complete that period of Probation without any problems, the whole case will be dismissed and there will be no Public Record of it. The exact terms and length of any...

Possession of Controlled Substances like cocaine and heroin is prohibited by a law that makes it a crime to possess any amount. Thus, the lowest possession charge a person can face is “Possession of Less Than 25 Grams.” The next level up covers Possession of 25 up to less than 50 grams. A person...