Did you know that methamphetamine can be made from pseudoephedrine, a nasal decongestant found in many OTC cold medicines? For this reason, there are age and amount restrictions on certain products containing pseudoephedrine nationwide. Read more here.
In a long overdue action, Attorney General Merrick Garland has ended federal charging and sentencing disparities for drug cases involving crack cocaine and powder cocaine. There is no longer a legal distinction between the two forms of cocaine when it comes to...
Most Michigan residents have heard of psychedelic drugs, which are drugs designed to produce a mind-altering experience. Examples of psychedelic drugs include acid, ecstasy, ketamine and LSD. A recent article explores the potential benefits of psychedelic drugs such...
In Michigan, when people are injured, ill or suffer from conditions that result in physical pain, medical professionals will provide painkillers. Often, these are opioids like fentanyl. Fentanyl is a powerful medication that can be effective at providing relief....
National news coverage about illegal drugs in America may have some of our readers thinking that law enforcement officials and prosecutors are getting more “lenient” with these crimes. But, the fact is that may of those involved in the justice system are as zealous as...
Most people know that if you use, sell, manufacture or traffic drugs such as heroin or cocaine in the Troy area you can be charged with a drug crime. However, what if you were simply using cough syrup with codeine? Could this lead to a drug crime? The answer might...
Drug charges that are brought by prosecutors are often based on physical evidence. Oftentimes this includes narcotics or paraphernalia that is found in the accused individual’s possession. While this evidence may seem insurmountable, the fact of the matter is that...
Cannabis may be legal for recreational use in Michigan, but the laws against many other recreational drugs are as harsh as ever. Michigan residents who are charged with drug crimes face the possibility of long prison sentences, steep fines and more. One penalty that...
Some of our readers in Michigan may have noticed news stories about how certain drug offenses are being treated with quite a bit more leniency in a few states in America these days. But, in our state, that is far from true. The penalties associated with a conviction...
Although Michigan legislators have changed the laws so that recreational marijuana is legal, you could still face marijuana-related charges if an officer pulls you over under certain circumstances. The Michigan Office of Highway Safety Planning explains how. ...
