Blog Category | Narcotics And Drugs

Will Marijuana’s Status Change Under Federal Law?

The legal status of marijuana in the United States has undergone a dramatic evolution in recent years. While many states have legalized marijuana for medical or recreational use, it is...

October 02, 2024
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Despite easing of marijuana laws, people can still be arrested

March 30, 2023
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Have You Ever Wondered Why You Have to Be Over 18 to Purchase Certain Cough Medicines?

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...

January 05, 2023
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Feds Move to End Cocaine Disparities

December 28, 2022
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

When industrious ideas become crimes

October 28, 2022
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Using drugs to treat mental illness

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.

October 10, 2022
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Health care workers and drug charges

April 05, 2022
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Drones, police and evidence: Potential penalties for marijuana possession in Michigan

There are different ways that people in Michigan relax or unwind. Some will drink alcohol as a way to relax or in social settings to help them have a good...

August 20, 2021
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Study: Civil forfeiture does nothing to reduce drug abuse

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...

March 20, 2021
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

How does federal law classify illegal drugs?

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,...

March 20, 2021
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Evidence suppression might be your best defense option

March 20, 2021
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Know your options when facing drug charges in Michigan

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...

February 01, 2021
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

If you have marijuana in your vehicle in Michigan

September 24, 2020
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Marihuana is (basically) legal

Last year, Michigan voters approved Proposal 1, which legalized the recreational use of marihuana. Many believe this means they are free to use marihuana how they please, but you should...

September 11, 2020
on behalf of Law Office of John Freeman
Narcotics And Drugs

Narcotics and Drugs: Causing Death Means Life in Prison

It’s a profoundly bad idea to do Narcotics and Drugs. This cannot be overstated. We have all heard stories of lives and families destroyed by drugs. As a result, the...