Drug Crime Defense in Southwest Michigan
Although possession of marijuana is a misdemeanor, the conviction can result in driver's license suspension and affect college and employment opportunities. Cultivation and distribution of marijuana are felony crimes that can lead to jail or prison, even for a first offense.
In other words, simple possession of marijuana cannot be taken lightly, and higher level marijuana charges can be punished just as harshly as other drug crimes. I am David G. Moore, a criminal defense attorney and former prosecutor who has extensive experience with drug prosecutions. I will exhaust your defenses and work to minimize the criminal and collateral sanctions.
Based in Kalamazoo, I practice in surrounding counties of Southwest Michigan. I have represented adults and juveniles, as well as college students and non-residents caught with marijuana. Contact me promptly to arrange a free, confidential consultation.
Kalamazoo Marijuana Possession Defense Lawyer
A first offense of simple possession of marijuana is a misdemeanor. It may be possible to keep a first offense off your record to avoid jail and six-month driver's license suspension.
You may face felony charges for:
- Possessing a significant quantity of marijuana
- Distributing or selling marijuana: Dealing marijuana can be punished by several years in prison. Even giving a joint to a friend for free can be charged as a crime.
- Growing marijuana: Just a few unauthorized plants can be punished by prison time and heavy fines. A major cultivation operation (200 or more plants) carries a prison sentence of up to 15 years.
Michigan's Medical Marijuana Law
Michigan allows possession of a small quantity of marijuana and growing of marijuana plants for those who have a doctor-authorized medical marijuana card. Possessing or growing pot without a card is a crime. If you are facing criminal charges for possession of medicinal use marijuana or for violating the cultivation rules, I can explore your legitimate defenses.
Southwest Michigan Marijuana Cultivation Lawyer
I have represented youths and college-age adults caught with marijuana, and I have defended property owners in rural Michigan accused of marijuana growing operations. The state police conduct flyovers with special heat detection equipment that can locate concentrations of cannabis plants, and many times marijuana busts are based on traffic stops, tips from confidential informants or searches related to police looking for meth labs. I am familiar with th
You need to know where you stand and you need every advantage. For experienced counsel and aggressive representation, call me at 269-216-4573 or toll free at 888-527-6768 or contact me online to arrange a free consultation.
