Articles Posted in Criminal Law and Procedure

Drinking and guns don’t mix. Having a bodily alcohol content while carrying your gun can lead to a suspension or revocation of a concealed pistol license, depending on your BAC. Study the law in advance and avoid losing your CPL. The Law It is against the law to do any of the following: Carrying a…

What are the penalties for Heroin related charges? Heroin is a schedule 1 substance narcotic. This article only discusses possession and selling for charges involving relatively small amounts of heroin. Keep in mind the potential penalties increase as the amount of heroin at issue increases. Heroin Use Use of heroin is a misdemeanor, punishable by…

In Michigan, it is a felony to engage in an act of gross indecency. What is Gross Indecency? There are two categories of violations of the gross indecency law. These categories are 1) committing a sex act in public and 2) committing a sex act involving a minor, even in private. Committing a Sex Act…

An outdated law sees a big change in the new year. For so long a minor in possession has been a misdemeanor charge. The law has now changed so that a first-offense minor in possession is a civil infraction. This means a first-offense minor in possession will no longer be a crime. What is Minor…

How Can I Help My Attorney? Many clients ask me what they can do while their case is pending. For the client the case is part of their life and being proactive helps control the outcome. Write Down Everything You should take notes on everything that’s happened but keep the notes to yourself until your…

This page is an overview of the statute governing Operating While Intoxicated (drinking and driving, DUI, etc) laws. MCL 257.625. This article outlines the law in the order it was written, which is not necessarily the most straightforward way to read it. Definition of Operating While Intoxicated A person, regardless of driver’s license status, may…

We’ve all heard the phrase Disorderly Conduct but might not know what the crime is legally speaking. Legally known as disorderly persons, disorderly conduct most often refers to conduct that a person was intoxicated in public and endangering the safety of another person. Disorderly Conduct Legally Speaking For a person to be convicted of disorderly…

What are penalties for hallucinogen related charges in Michigan? Read below for the state drug charges for hallucinogen drugs. What is a Hallucinogen? A hallucinogen is a type of drug that can cause hallucinations, such as perceptual changes, significant subjective changes in consciousness, thoughts, and emotions. For the purposes of the penalties described in this…

Being charged with a crime is a stressful experience. All of sudden, there is uncertainty and anxiety about what will happen next. This article is an outline of the basic options a person has when charged with a crime. Two Ways to Resolve Your Criminal Case When you are charged with a crime, there are…

Protect your concealed pistol license. Know the law and prevent yourself from being in a situation where you face losing your CPL. The following is a list of state civil infractions that relate to firearms, pistols, and tasers. A civil infraction is not a crime. There are misdemeanors and felonies that relate to firearms as…