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Marijuana and Immigration Law Consequences for Lawful Permanent Residents
The information in this blog is not a substitute for seeking the legal opinion and/or legal representation of an experienced immigration lawyer who is fully aware of lawful permanent resident’s background and personal circumstances. Immigration law is prone to frequent changes in the law that can affect the validity of…
How Does Michigan Law Classify Drug Charges?
Drug possession, cultivation, and manufacturing charges are very serious and require skilled legal representation. Michigan, like other states, recognizes that drug related crimes can vary in terms of seriousness. In the State of Michigan, there are 5 categories of drug crimes. Defendants facing any of the following drug related charges…
Drug Addiction and Criminal Defense
There are a variety of reasons individuals experiment or become addicted to drugs, such as: social history, genetic disposition, use by friends and/or family members, income level, how the individual handles stress, etc. A list from most addictive to least addictive substances include: 1) Heroin – the most addictive substance. Users…
7411 Status
A person convicted of a drug possession offense in Michigan may qualify to have his or her record expunged at the time of sentencing. In Michigan (for non federal cases) an individual who either pleads guilty or is found guilty of possession or use of a controlled substance, or possession…
Question – What are my chances of getting 7411 for a possession and paraphernalia case that happened at the same time?
What are my chances of getting 7411 for possession and paraphernalia citations at the same time? I received two Misdemeanor citations in the same traffic stop, one for possession of paraphernalia and the other for possession of marijuana(very small amount). I am 28 I have never been arrested or in…
Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Michigan, pursuant to MCL 333.7451 and MCL 333.7455(1), is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $5,000, or both. Sale of Drug Paraphernalia by a person 18 years old or older to someone under…
Drug Offenses in Michigan
Drug offenses in Michigan can be prosecuted by State prosecutors, cities, or in Federal Court. This blog does not address Federal drug charges. For any drug offense it is important to retain a great lawyer, such as attorney Daniel Hilf. The basic elements of the crime of possession of a controlled…