The great tragedy of fatal drug overdoses is that many of them can be prevented if medical care is administered quickly. The difference between life and death can be someone in the room calling 9-1-1 quickly or making a drive to the hospital. Unfortunately, emergency...
Controlled Substance Offenses
What Are The Penalties For Possessing, Manufacturing, Distributing And Using MDMA (“Ecstasy”) In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Aug 1, 2019 | Controlled Substance Offenses
Methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), commonly known as "ecstasy", is a psychoactive drug used to alter sensations, increase pleasure and improve energy. Unlike cocaine (where a "high" can last for about an hour), the effects of MDMA can last for over four to six...
What Are The Penalties For Possessing, Manufacturing, Distributing and Using Methamphetamine In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jul 2, 2019 | Controlled Substance Offenses
Methamphetamine is a very potent stimulant drug that is well known for its euphoric effects. Unlike most controlled substances, methamphetamine is easy to produce and can be made with common ingredients sold in department stores. In fact, it can be produced at a spare...
What Are The Penalties For Possessing, Manufacturing, Distributing And Using Cocaine In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jun 18, 2019 | Controlled Substance Offenses
Cocaine is a very potent nervous system stimulant that is popular due to its powerful "high" and numbing effect. It is highlighted, and sometimes glorified, in movies such as Scarface, Jackie Brown, Kill The Messenger, Goodfellas and Blow. It can be injected directly...
What Are The Penalties For Possessing, Manufacturing, Distributing and Using Heroin In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jun 4, 2019 | Controlled Substance Offenses
The opioid crisis has securing its deadly grip on the United States and one of the most dangerous opioids used and abused is heroin. It is also one of the most common drugs that leads to a death by overdose. It is highly addictive and often causes the addict to engage...
What Is Maintaining A Drug House Or Drug Vehicle In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | May 3, 2019 | Controlled Substance Offenses
Michigan law has stiff penalties for the use, possession, delivery or manufacture of controlled substances. In addition, Michigan also penalizes a person who maintains a structure or vehicle that is used by other persons for the consumption or storage of controlled...
Prescription Controlled Substances — Be Careful!
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Jan 10, 2019 | Controlled Substance Offenses
Prescription medications are a fact of life for many of us. Our prescription medications can cause legal and other problems for us or for our families if we are not careful. Many medications that are prescribed are illegal to possess without a valid prescription....
What Is The Legal Status Of Recreational Marijuana In Michigan?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 10, 2018 | Controlled Substance Offenses
On November 6, 2018, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1 to legalize marijuana for recreational use. The law took effect and was codified into Michigan's Complied Laws on December 6, 2018. This law's intent is to treat marijuana like alcohol where it is not outright...
What Is Michigan’s “7411” Deferral Program?
by Kershaw, Vititoe & Jedinak, PLC | Dec 3, 2018 | Controlled Substance Offenses
A controlled substance conviction in Michigan is no laughing matter. The penalties are severe and include driver's license suspensions, probation, fines and incarceration in jail or prison. Fortunately, Michigan law provides a break for certain first-time drug...
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