Drug Charges Court Process in Michigan

If you have been arrested for either misdemeanor or felony drug charges, understanding the drug charges court process is important. It is crucial that you appear for all hearing dates scheduled by the court and follow all the conditions of your bond.

Arraignment and Bond Conditions

At the time of your arraignment before a magistrate or Judge, you will be given bond conditions. Typical bond conditions for drug charges often include no drug and/or alcohol use and random drug and/or alcohol testing.

It is important that you comply with all conditions of your bond. If you violate a condition of your bond, you will be required to appear before the Judge for a hearing where you risk your bond being revoked. If your bond is revoked, you may be incarcerated during the entire pendency of your court case.

Pretrial

Your case will be scheduled for a pretrial hearing typically 30-60 days after you have been charged. This is the most important stage of the drug charges court process. During this time, your attorney will have the opportunity to obtain evidence and reports, interview witnesses, and speak with experts to build a defense for your case. This allows your attorney the opportunity to negotiate with the prosecuting attorney at the time of the pretrial hearing. Hiring an experienced criminal defense attorney who advocates on your behalf is imperative to a successful outcome of your drug charges.

Trial

Most drug charges cases are resolved during the pretrial hearing. There are some instances where the case is extremely defensible and it is recommended that the Defendant proceed to trial to fight the charges. Attorney Joseph Arnone and the Arnone Law Team have extensive experience in successfully handling difficult drug charges cases.

Why Choose the Arnone Law Team to Represent You?

Attorney Joseph Arnone and the Arnone Law Team are well known in Macomb County and surrounding courts for their incomparable reputation with clients. Most of Arnone Law Team’s phone calls are from individuals who were referred to their firm from former or current clients. Satisfaction in legal representation can’t be bought with marketing dollars. The Arnone Law Team does not need to advertise fancy legal slogans on billboards to attract clients.

The Arnone Team is a powerhouse legal team.

They take only limited cases and they commit themselves to each case and client that they accept. No stone remains unturned as they investigate and build a defense.

Attorney Joseph Arnone has practiced in district, circuit, and federal courts defending cases from misdemeanors to murder. And when it comes to defending drug charges, he sees the challenge, meets it, and exceeds all expectations that the client may have.