Ann Arbor Criminal Defense Blog

We recently obtained dismissal for our client charged with OWI Child Endangerment. Our client was a non-citizen with a temporary worker’s visa. A criminal conviction meant he could have lost his visa. What Happened Our client was driving about 110 mph down the highway with a young child in the car. However, our client had…

The Court of Appeals in People v. Booker answered the question of whether a preliminary breath test (PBT) may be used as evidence against a person in cases that don’t involve a drinking and driving charge. In a drunk driving case, the results of a PBT are cannot be used as evidence except for in…

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…

Ypsilanti Criminal Defense Attorney At ArborYpsi Law, we regularly represent Ypsilanti residents charged with crimes. We are familiar with the people and the courts having been located in Ypsilanti for many years. Eastern Michigan University We understand the legal issues experienced by Eastern Michigan University students. Many students find themselves charged with crimes familiar to…

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…

In the case of People v. Nicolaides, the Michigan Court of Appeals answered a long-standing question related to drunk driving trials at the time the case was decided. Although the issue is well-settled, the case is still important for drunk driving lawyers to understand when going to trial. The Issue The defendant was charged with…

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…