In the case of People v. McBurrows, the Court of Appeals deal with a venue questions. The defendant was charged with delivery of fentanyl causing death. Before trial, Defendant raised the issue of whether the Monroe County Circuit Court was the correct venue for the trial. Venue means which court will hear the case. A…
Continue reading ›DUI cases involving DFE use are common. Read below to learn about DFE and operating while intoxicated. What is DFE? DFE is shorthand for the chemical 1,1-difluoroethane. Users of DFE most often find the chemical in the aerosol spray Dust-Off, which is a product used for cleaning electronic equipment such as keyboards and computers. What…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›In Michigan, you can be charged with operating while intoxicated from huffing inhalants, which the use of solvent chemicals (glues, paints, gasses, etc.) to get high. This article discusses fighting OWIs involving inhalant use. What is Huffing? Huffing is the inhalation of a solvent chemical to become intoxicated. These chemicals can be found in products…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›Inhalants are one of seven categories of drugs that Drug Recognition Experts look for in a driving under the influence evaluation. This article discusses the effects and signs of inhalant drug use. Inhalants are a category of substances that have little in common except they are all inhaled. Inhalants include paints, gasses, glues, Nitrites and…
Continue reading ›Dispensaries will be the centerpiece of the new Medical Marijuana Facilities Licensing Act. Dispensaries (technically called provisioning centers) will be able to sell medical marijuana to an unlimited number of patients. December 15 is the first date licenses for new medical marijuana industry positions can be obtained. Five New Marijuana Jobs The MMFLA creates five…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›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…
Continue reading ›DUI charges may seem impossible to fight because the evidence appears based on science and numbers. This couldn’t be further from the truth. The reality is DUI cases have more grounds on which to fight than many other types of cases. In addition, fighting DUI charges is more common now for two reasons. One, prosecutors…
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