Tag: possession of marijuana

Feb 27 2012

One misdemeanor conviction can follow you for life Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

23 yr old girl called wanting to expunge possession of marijuana conviction. It kept her from getting jobs in medical field, apartments, and even financial aid. This was her one and only misdemeanor conviction. The gift that keeps on giving, a criminal conviction.



Tags: Expunge criminal conviction misdemeanor possession of marijuana
Categories: Criminal Law

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Jan 10 2012

Michigan marijuana laws much harsher than minor in possession of alcohol laws Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Recently the University of Michigan released a study showing that young people in Michigan are reducing their level of alcohol abuse or misuse but at the same time increasing their use of marijuana.  The study found young people view marijuana use as less detrimental or criminally harmful and more [Read More...]



Tags: 1st offense 2nd offense minor in possession of alcohol MIP possession of marijuana
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Dec 15 2011

Probation violation is not a good thing Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

I get Kalamazoo area college student's marijuana charge deferred so it can be dismissed if he successfully completes probation.  Parent finds evidence that son may be smoking pot, instead of calling me, calls probation officer to ask if son can be randomly tested.  Son may now be chargd with [Read More...]



Tags: possession of marijuana probation officer probation violation
Categories: Criminal Law Miscellaneous

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Dec 06 2011

Possession with intent to deliver is no laughing matter Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Went to Cadillac today to represent Kalamazoo young man who was stopped for having tinted windows. Smelled of weed. Searched and three bags of weed found. He told MSP troopers he probably would share it with his friends. Charged with Possession, 2nd Offense, felony. Also charged with Possession [Read More...]



Tags: license suspension possession of marijuana possession of marijuana 2nd offense possession with intent to deliver
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Nov 28 2011

Do you think client has a drug problem? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Have a Kalamazoo client, former KVCC student who has a prior possession of marijuana case deferred under the 7411 statute.  He is arrested for possession again and pleads guilty on his own.  He is arrested again while enroute to a music festival.  Cops smell weed after stopping him for having tinted [Read More...]



Tags: 2nd offense possession of marijuana distribution of marijuana w/o remuneration possession of marijuana
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Nov 22 2011

Conducting parent presentation on kids sexting and other legal topics Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Have been asked to conduct presentation to Hackett parents.  Main topic is kids and sexting.  Also plan on discussing minor in possession, possession of marijuana, zero tolerance for minors driving with any alcohol or illegal substances in system.  Thinking about discussing monitoring software [Read More...]



Tags: minor in possession possession of marijuana sexting zero tolerance for minors
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations Miscellaneous

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Nov 15 2011

A six month license suspension for being charged with one joint, really? Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Did you know that a conviction for first offense possession of marijuana, no matter how small the amount, can cause your license to be suspended for 6 months? Under Michigan law, if you are found guilty of possession of even one joint, a judge must suspend your license for up to six months. A second [Read More...]



Tags: criminal law felony license suspension misdemeanor possession of marijuana possession of marijuana second offense
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations Miscellaneous

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Nov 07 2011

Speaking to WMU pre-law society tonight Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Speaking to Western Michigan University Pre-Law Society tonight about law as a career and legal topics of interest to college students.  Will talk about consenting to search, MIP, possession of marijuana, open intoxicants, leasing apartments, and other topics.



Tags: consent to search minor in possession MIP open intoxicants possession of marijuana
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Nov 02 2011

When is it smarter to plead guilty rather than avoid a conviction Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

I get a lot of calls from Western Michigan University (WMU), Michigan State (MSU) and U of M students from the Kalamazoo, Battle Creek, and southwest Michigan area after being arrested for Minor in Possession (MIP), open intoxicants, possession of marijuana, and other similar charges trying to avoid [Read More...]



Tags: battle creek Kalamazoo minor in possession MIP misdemeanor conviction open intoxicants possession of marijuana probation southwest michigan
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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Oct 24 2011

Marijuana and driving in Michigan don't mix Posted by Rich Migala        0 Comments

Michigan is a strict liability state when it comes to driving while in presence of controlled substance. That means you don't have to be under the influence you only need to have it in your system. THC from marijuana stays in your system for 3 to 5 days. People with medical marijuana cards are [Read More...]



Tags: driving offense driving in presence of controlled substance license suspension misdemeanor possession of marijuana suspended license traffic offense
Categories: Criminal Law Driving Violations

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