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Everything you need to know about 7411 if you are charged with a drug crime anywhere in Michigan!

Drug crimes in Michigan dismissed pursuant to 7411 law Illegal drug possession penalties The Controlled Substances Act is a system used in the United States to classify illegal drugs (heroin) and pharmaceutical medications (Xanax, Adderall, Vicodin, Norco) according to their chemical make-up, addictive side effects and potential for abuse. The…

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Proving Drug Possession: “Actual Possession” is not always required

  Every element of a crime must be proven beyond a reasonable doubt Every crime is made up of parts that are called elements. When a person is charged with a crime, the prosecutor is saying that there is sufficient evidence to establish each and every element of the crime…

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Possession of Analogues, drugs with potential for abuse and dependency

  Drugs classified from Schedule 1 to Schedule 5 by DEA Drugs and chemicals used to make drugs are classified into five (5) schedules depending upon the drug’s medical use and the abuse or dependency potential. The abuse rate is a major factor in the scheduling of the drug. Therefore,…

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Accused or charged with a crime? Know your rights: The 4th, 5th, 6th & 8th Amendments to the Constitution

The “bill of rights” spells out the immunities and protections granted to citizens of the United States of America. On September 25, 1789, the First Congress of the United States proposed to the state legislatures 12 amendments to the Constitution.  The Second Amendment, the Right to Bear Arms, is contained…

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Arraignment: Your first day in court if you are charged with a crime

Arraignment: Facing criminal charges in open court The Sixth Amendment to U.S. Constitution guarantees that defendants shall “be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation against them.” The criminal arraignment is where the Sixth Amendment is enforced. The arraignment is the first stage of a criminal case where…

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Can a Non-US citizen (alien) be deported from the United States upon being convicted of a crime?

  An alien (non-US citizen) faces deportation for certain crimes such as retail fraud or domestic violence. Among other steps, getting the crime dismissed or amended to a non-deportable crime is the  key to avoiding deportation. What does INS stand for? INS  is the abbreviation that stands for the United…

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MUST READ if you have a CPL: Self-defense, keep yourself sharp, trained and well informed

READ THIS PARAGRAPH even if you don’t read anything else on this page! This is a must read if you are thinking about obtaining a gun or a Concealed Pistol License. Obtaining a Concealed Pistol License (CPL) is easy. For those meeting CPL eligibility, attending a CPL class and shooting…

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Meeting the Eligibility for a CPL, CPL Denial for Select Misdemeanor Convictions & Brandishing a Firearm

CPL Eligibility in Michigan It’s a felony in Michigan to carry a concealed pistol on your person or in a motor vehicle without a CPL. However, if you meet the legal requirements, you are entitled to obtain a license to carry a concealed pistol (CPL). An applicant for a Michigan…

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Macomb County Firearms Update: Carrying a Concealed Weapon and Current Gun Topics

Michigan citizens are serious about their Second Amendment firearm gun rights We are living in an unprecedented time. On top of the Covid-19 global pandemic, there are racial tensions, social unrest, unemployment, pandemic lockdown measures, social isolation and tumultuous politics. All of this friction is making people feel nervous, frustrated…

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Michigan Expungement Reform: Clean Slate Law

Michigan’s clean slate law makes it possible to get a fresh start and wipe out several prior convictions including one offense for drunk driving. Summary of Michigan’s Clean Slate Law Michigan’s expungement law has been broadened to allow for more offenses to be expunged on an individual’s criminal record than…

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