Articles Posted in Criminal Law and Procedure

The Court of Appeals in People v. Goodin ruled that the law requiring a person to stop at an accident and provide information does not violate the right against self-incrimination. What Happened in the Case Defendant Justin Goodin was convicted by a jury of failing to stop at the scene of an accident resulting in…

The Court of Appeals case People v. Deroche answers the question: Can you be under the influence in your home when there is a firearm in the house? Facts of the Case Two police officers were called to the Novi home of the Defendant on the report of a verbal fight. The police officers were…

Plymouth Criminal Defense We’ve represented many clients in the 35th District Court of Plymouth. Jury trial win. We took an assault and battery case to trial and received a not guilty verdict. Case dismissed two days before trial. We investigated the case by speaking with several witnesses at the scene who showed our client was…

College Town Criminal Defense At ArborYpsi Law, we are experienced representing clients charged with crimes in Ann Arbor. Ann Arbor is a college town, which means we represent many students charged with crimes such as: Driving Under the Influence Fake ID Disorderly Conduct Public Intoxication As young people who have not yet started their careers,…

This post is about schedule 2 controlled substances under MCL 333.7214, with brief descriptions. Then the post goes on to discuss the charge commonly referred to as drugged driving. What is a Schedule 2 Controlled Substance? A substance is considered a schedule 2 controlled substance, when the Substance has a high potential for abuse Substance…

The term ‘7411’ is short for the statute MCL 333.7411, which is the drug deferral program for first time offenders. This provides an opportunity for people to keep first-offense drug possession and use charges off their record. What is the 7411 Deferral Program? A 7411 deferral is where a person is placed on a period…

This article lists the Schedule 5 substances with brief descriptions. The article then discusses possession of a Schedule 5 substance and drugged driving (OWI). What is a Schedule 5 Substance? A schedule 5 substance Has a low potential for abuse relative to schedule 4 drugs Has currently accepted medical uses in the U.S. Has limited…

Ann Arbor has a city ordinance regulating the use of the glues used as inhalants to get high. The Ordinance The City of Ann Arbor has an ordinance on the books that states: No person shall inhale, drink, eat or otherwise introduce into his respiratory or circulatory system, any model glue as defined herein, with…

This article lists the Schedule 4 substances with a description of the drug. A Schedule 4 Substance is; A substance that has a low potential for abuse relative to substances in schedule 3. A substance that has currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse of the substance may lead to limited…

The potential penalty for manufacturing drugs, dealings drugs, or possession with intent to distribute drugs depends on the type of drug and the amount of the drug involved. Schedule 1 or 2 Narcotics or Cocaine Less than 50 grams is a felony, punishable by; Up to 20 years in prison $25,000.00 fine, or both 50…