Controlled substances rules limit who can possess, sell and consume numerous substances in Michigan. Pain relievers, muscle relaxants, psychiatric medication and many other valuable prescription medications are only available when recommended by a doctor and dispensed...
You know that drunk driving is never a good idea, so you carefully watched your consumption while you were out. You were sure you weren’t over the legal limit – and the Breathalyzer test you took when you were pulled over confirmed it. So, how did you end up facing...
If you have a mild headache, rash, cough or burn, you could go to any pharmacy and buy just about any over-the-counter drug at your disposal. Many of these drugs, when taken at the recommended dosage, can relieve minor medical symptoms. If someone needed stronger...
Each year, law enforcement arrests millions of people throughout the US. While most of these arrests never end in a formal trial for a variety of reasons, several go through the court process. And depending on the nature of the offense, you may be set free on bail...
A police officer will usually have evidence to support their allegations when they arrest you for operating while intoxicated (OWI) in Michigan. For example, they may have observed your driving behavior before the traffic stop or during a field sobriety test and...
To people who have never found themselves in that position, it may seem impossible to believe that you can end up one of the cogs in the machinery of a criminal enterprise without realizing it – but it happens. Usually, people do catch on that they’re somehow being...
DUIs are fairly common, so many people don’t think they’re serious. They can significantly impact your life, though, so it’s vital that you take steps to defend yourself if you’re stopped and accused of one. If you’re involved in a traffic stop, remember that not...
If you are stopped by the police and then arrested for driving while impaired by drugs or if you face accusations of drug possession, trafficking, distribution or manufacturing after the police enter your home, you need to work on a strong defense as soon as possible....
The police are knocking on your door. Maybe you’re holding a party that may have gotten a bit loud. Maybe you have no idea why the police are out there. Whatever the case, you need to think quickly and respond carefully if you want to avoid major trouble. What do you...
A “stop and frisk” refers to the (often controversial, sometimes illegal) practice the police have in certain areas of temporarily detaining pedestrians and patting them down for illegal drugs, weapons or other evidence of criminal activity. Like everything else these...