Prescription Drug Crimes

Drug crimes do not just refer to crimes involving illegal drugs, narcotics, and controlled substances. An individual can face criminal charges for committing an unlawful act involving a prescription or over-the-counter drug as well. At the Law Office… Read More
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Police Check to Ensure Sex Offenders are in Compliance

Police in Melvindale are cracking down on sex offenders to ensure they are in compliance with sex offender registration laws. Any sex offenders found not in compliance with the law will face additional charges, as police are operating under a zero-to… Read More
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Felony Traffic Violations

There are times when hiring a skilled traffic ticket defense lawyer is absolutely needed. One of those times is when a person has been arrested or charged with a felony traffic violation. When people think of a traffic offense, they often think of sp… Read More
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Counties Try to Block Establishment of Medical Marijuana Dispensaries

Some counties in Michigan are trying to ban entrepreneurs from establishing medical marijuana dispensaries, despite a law that was recently passed permitting the use and cultivation of marijuana for medicinal purposes. The Michigan Medical Marihuana… Read More
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Fighting a Breath or Blood Test

When the police suspect a driver of operating while intoxicated (OWI), they will ask the driver to submit to a breath or blood test to determine their blood alcohol concentration. If the driver’s BAC is at or above .08%, the police have justifi… Read More
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Possession v. Possession with Intent

It is important for anyone arrested on drug charges to understand the difference between possession and possession with intent. Possession is the crime of having any amount of an illegal drug, narcotic, or controlled substance in your possession. Pos… Read More
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What is a Field Sobriety Test?

Field sobriety tests are administered on the side of the road when a police officer suspects a person of driving under the influence. These tests were designed to challenge a driver’s physical coordination, alertness, and his or her ability to… Read More
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Police Intercept 150 Pounds of Marijuana in Wayne County

Last week, Wayne County sheriff’s deputies intercepted 150 pounds of marijuana, leading to the arrest of two men. Aaron Houston Cook, 20, along with another man in his 20s, was arrested and charged with possession with intent to deliver 45 kilos of… Read More
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Search & Seizure Laws in a Drug Case

Under the 4th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution, the police cannot conduct a search of you or your property without having a valid search warrant or justifiable cause. If the police violate your constitutional rights against unlawful searches and se… Read More
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Teens and Prescription Drug Abuse

A study conducted by the University of Michigan for the federal National Institute on Drug Abuse found that seven of the 10 drugs abused most by high school seniors are prescription or over-the-counter drugs. Many of these drugs were acquired by the… Read More
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