DRUG TRAFFICKING CHARGE IN MICHIGAN
What is a Drug Trafficking Charge in Michigan?
Michigan Law defines a drug trafficking charge under MCL 333.7403 as follows:
A person shall not knowingly or intentionally possess a controlled substance, a controlled substance analogue, or a prescription form unless the controlled substance, controlled substance analogue, or prescription form was obtained directly from, or pursuant to, a valid prescription or order of a practitioner while acting in the course of the practitioner’s professional practice, or except as otherwise authorized by this article.
What are the penalties for a Drug Trafficking Charge?
An individual charged with a Drug Trafficking Charge in Michigan is facing a felony conviction with serious penalties if convicted. The penalties for a drug trafficking conviction vary greatly and depend on the type of drug and the amount. Some of the penalties are as follows:
| AMOUNT | PENALTIES |
|---|---|
| 1,000 grams or more | Imprisonment for life or any term of years or a fine of not more than $1,000,000.00, or both |
| 450 grams or more, but less than 1,000 grams | Imprisonment for not more than 30 years or a fine of not more than $500,000.00, or both |
| 50 grams or more, but less than 450 grams | Imprisonment for not more than 20 years or a fine of not more than $250,000.00, or both |
| 25 grams or more, but less than 50 grams | Imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both |
| less than 25 grams | Imprisonment for not more than 4 years or a fine of not more than $25,000.00, or both |
What should you do if you are being charged with Drug Trafficking in Michigan?
If you or a family member are being charged with Drug Trafficking in Michigan, the first thing you should do is contact Macomb County’s premier attorney Joseph Arnone for a free consultation.
MACOMB COUNTY ADDICTION RESOURCES
If you or a loved one are battling an addiction to drugs or alcohol, you should know you are not alone. There are many resources that can provide support to help you live a life of sobriety and get back on your feet.
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 Drug Trafficking cases, he sees the challenge, meets it, and exceeds all expectations that the client may have.
