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Take a look inside the MSP Forensic Science Lab
MARQUETTE, Mich. (WLUC) - The Michigan State Police Forensic Science Lab located at the 8th District Headquarters in Marquette is the only forensic science lab in the Upper Peninsula. The 10-person lab is made up of fingerprint examiners, controlled substance...
Michigan Marijuana Dispensary Owner Convicted of Tax Evasion and Obstructing the IRS
A federal jury in Detroit found a Michigan man guilty of evading federal income taxes and obstructing the IRS, among other charges. According to court documents and evidence presented at trial, Ryan Richmond, of Bloomfield, owned and operated the marijuana dispensary...
Cocaine Isomer Defense
CASE LAW Federal case list is long - See items after that list MICHIGAN UNITED STATES OF AMERICA v. IDRIS QUINTELL WILKES (2023) - Link Michigan law covered more cocaine-related substances than federal law. More specifically, he argued that Michigan law swept more...
RIP Michigan Rick Thompson
Legendary activist, tireless advocate for Michigan Cannabis legalization, and frontline soldier for those affected by the war on cannabis. You will be remembered and have a chapter in the history of the end of cannabis prohibition. Carry on wherever you are. Carry on....
Oakland County Businessman Sentenced To 28 Months In Federal Prison For Paying Bribes To Rick Johnson
GRAND RAPIDS, MICHIGAN – U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Michigan Mark Totten today announced that John Dawood Dalaly, 71, of West Bloomfield, Michigan, was sentenced to serve 28 months in federal prison and fined $25,000 for paying bribes to Rick Vernon...
Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens First Amendment Protections: Implications for Michigan’s Threat Speech Laws
In a significant legal development, the United States Supreme Court has recently issued a ruling that has far-reaching implications for individuals facing charges related to "threat speech" in Michigan. The case of Counterman v. Colorado, decided on June 27, 2023,...
No Second Chances to Win in Court
Wrong Place, Wrong Attorney We had someone call the office the other day. They said they got into a situation with cannabis in an unfriendly part of the state and were being punished and drained financially to put the kibosh on their ability to fight. Here's a brief...
Driver License Restoration in Michigan
Walking to work is fun. In fact very healthy and climate friendly. But sometimes wouldn't you rather just drive? Unfortunately if your not one of the privileged and had your drivers license suspended or revoked then you have to fight to get it back. Driver License...
You can’t sue marijuana is illegal federal judge tells Michigan cannabis business
Whether Michigan violated the rights of a marijuana business with a massive 2021 recall is beside the point, a federal court ruled this week. “Federal law considers marijuana to be contraband for any purpose,” U.S. District Judge Paul Maloney wrote in his July 31...
I recently encountered a new traffic light with 4 different signals – I am confused?!?
Question: I recently encountered a new traffic light with 4 different signals - What am I supposed to do when the light is flashing a yellow arrow? Answer: The Michigan Department of Transportation (MDOT) has recently begun replacing the old flashing red signals for...
How do I treat a dark traffic signal at an intersection?
Question: How do I treat a dark traffic signal at an intersection? Answer: When a signal at an intersection loses power and there are no other traffic control devices (e.g., stop sign, yield sign, temporary signal, temporary sign) or police officers present at...
Can I have open alcohol in a trailer that is being pulled on the road?
Question: Can I have open alcohol in a trailer or camper that is being pulled on the road? Answer: In most instances transporting or possession of open intoxicants in a vehicle is not permitted. MCL 257.624a states in part, "a person who is an operator or occupant...
What is The Statue of Limitations in Michigan?
In Michigan, there is no statute of limitations for certain serious offenses, ensuring that justice can be pursued indefinitely. First and foremost, homicide crimes have no time limit for prosecution. This includes murder in the first or second degree, as well as...
What is a Grand Jury and How do They Indict Someone?
Depends what state you're in and if it's local or federal. A Grand Jury is a crucial component of the legal system. It functions as an "independent" body responsible for reviewing evidence and determining whether criminal charges should be filed against an individual....
Michigan on Pace to Become $3-Billion Cannabis Market in 2023
Michigan's cannabis market is thriving, with licensed dispensaries reporting record-breaking sales of $276.7 million in July 2023. This surpassed the previous record set in June and contributed to a total of $1.7 billion in cannabis sales for the first seven months of...
Federal Appeals Court Rules That Gun Ban For Cannabis Consumers Is Unconstitutional
A federal appeals court has ruled that the ban preventing people who use marijuana from possessing firearms is unconstitutional. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit concluded that the historical context of the Second Amendment's original 1791 ratification...
How do I get a Copy of my Driving Record in Michigan?
To obtain your certified complete driving record, you can visit your local Secretary of State (SOS) office, request it online, or order it by mail. The cost for obtaining this record is $12. To purchase a certified copy of your driving record online: Create an account...
SSNDOB Marketplace Administrator Pleads Guilty To Charges Related To His Operation Of A Series Of Websites That Sold Millions Of Social Security Numbers
United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg, along with Special Agent in Charge Kareem Carter for the IRS - Criminal Investigation Washington D.C. Field Office, and Special Agent in Charge David Walker for the FBI - Tampa Division, announces that Vitalii Chychasov (37,...