Drug Crime Lawyers

We fight to protect your rights, reduce or dismiss charges, and guide you through Michigan’s complex drug laws, providing skilled defense for everything from possession to trafficking accusations. We work to get your charges reduced or eliminated, negotiate favorable outcomes, and are always ready to take your case to trial and fight to win in Michigan courts.

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Michigan Drug Crimes Defense Lawyers

Being charged with a drug offense in Michigan is serious and can have life-changing consequences. Even minor possession charges can lead to jail time, heavy fines, probation, and a permanent criminal record that can damage your ability to find work or housing. More severe charges like manufacturing or trafficking can result in years behind bars and federal prosecution.

At Mamat Law, we understand how overwhelming and frightening it can be to face drug charges. Our team of experienced Michigan criminal defense attorneys is dedicated to protecting your rights, challenging the evidence against you, and fighting for the best possible outcome. We defend clients throughout Michigan, from Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, and Ann Arbor to Flint, Kalamazoo, and every county in the state.

If you have been charged with any type of drug crime in Michigan, contact us for a free, confidential consultation.

Understanding Drug Charges in Michigan

Michigan law criminalizes a wide range of drug-related activities, including:

Possession of illegal substances, even in small amounts
Manufacturing or cultivating drugs (such as growing marijuana illegally)
Distribution, delivery, or trafficking of controlled substances
Possession with intent to deliver or distribute
Possession of drug paraphernalia, such as pipes or scales
Prescription fraud, including forged or altered prescriptions
Driving while impaired by drugs (even legal medications if they impair your ability to drive safely)

Convictions can carry severe penalties including jail or prison time, thousands of dollars in fines, loss of driving privileges, and mandatory drug treatment programs. For felony offenses, the consequences can follow you for life, in turn making it harder to get a job, secure housing, or even obtain credit.

Controlled Substances Schedules in Michigan

Michigan’s drug laws closely follow the federal Controlled Substances Act, which classifies drugs into five schedules based on their potential for abuse and accepted medical use:

Schedule I: Highest potential for abuse, no accepted medical use. Examples: heroin, LSD, ecstasy.
Schedule II: High potential for abuse but some medical use. Examples: cocaine, methamphetamine, PCP, fentanyl.
Schedule III: Moderate to low potential for dependence. Examples: certain steroids, morphine in lower doses.
Schedule IV: Lower potential for abuse. Examples: Xanax, Valium, other sedatives and tranquilizers.
Schedule V: Lowest potential for abuse. Examples include some cough medicines with codeine.

Penalties often depend on the drug’s schedule, the amount involved, and your prior criminal history.

Types of Drug Cases We Handle

At Mamat Law, our Michigan drug crimes defense attorneys handle a wide range of charges, including:

Simple possession of controlled substances
Possession with intent to deliver or distribute
Drug trafficking and delivery
Manufacturing or cultivation of illegal drugs
Possession or sale of drug paraphernalia
Prescription drug fraud and illegal acquisition
Driving while drug-impaired
Analog or “designer” drug charges
Charges involving anabolic steroids, date rape drugs, or synthetic substances
Marijuana-related charges for exceeding legal limits or violating state regulations

We also help clients charged with federal drug crimes, which can involve mandatory minimum sentences and harsher penalties.

Marijuana Laws in Michigan

Michigan has legalized both medical and recreational marijuana for adults over 21, but the law still imposes strict limits and regulations that, if violated, can result in criminal charges. Even with legalization, prosecutors continue to bring cases against people who exceed these limits or violate licensing rules.

Key legal limits and rules:

Adults 21 and over may legally possess up to 2.5 ounces of marijuana in public and 10 ounces at home.
Cultivating more than 12 marijuana plants per household without a commercial grow license is illegal.
Selling marijuana without a state-issued retail license remains a crime.
Transporting marijuana improperly, such as having open containers accessible in a vehicle or carrying amounts above the legal limit, can lead to charges.
Sharing or delivering marijuana to minors is a serious felony offense.

Common marijuana-related charges in Michigan:

Simple possession over the limit: Often charged as a misdemeanor but can be enhanced based on quantity.
Illegal cultivation: Growing too many plants without a license can be charged as a felony.
Unlicensed distribution or delivery: Selling marijuana without a state license is treated seriously and can involve felony charges.
Possession with intent to deliver: Prosecutors may charge this based on packaging, scales, or other circumstantial evidence.
Transportation offenses: Improperly transporting marijuana in a vehicle can lead to misdemeanor or felony charges depending on the amount.

Typical sentencing ranges:

Misdemeanor possession (over limits): Up to 1 year in jail and fines up to $2,000.
Felony cultivation or delivery: 4 years or more in prison and fines of $20,000 or higher, depending on the quantity and intent.
Aggravating factors such as selling to minors or operating large-scale grow or distribution operations can lead to even harsher sentences.

How Mamat Law can help defend marijuana charges: 

At Mamat Law, we understand the details of Michigan’s marijuana regulations and how these cases are prosecuted across the state. We carefully investigate the circumstances of your arrest, challenging whether police had probable cause to search, whether evidence was obtained legally, and whether the prosecution can actually prove possession or intent to deliver.

Our attorneys work to:

Get charges dismissed if police violated your rights.
Suppress illegally obtained evidence through pretrial motions.
Negotiate reduced charges to avoid felonies and protect your record.
Secure alternative sentencing or probation instead of jail time.
Help clients comply with state licensing rules if they are eligible to operate legally.

Whether you are facing charges in Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Ann Arbor, Flint, or any other Michigan community, Mamat Law has the experience to navigate local courts and fight for the best possible outcome in your marijuana case.
If you have been charged with a marijuana crime in Michigan, contact us today for a free, confidential consultation. Let us help you understand your rights and build a defense designed to protect your freedom and your future.

Potential Penalties for Drug Convictions in Michigan

Penalties for drug convictions in Michigan vary based on the type and amount of drug, prior convictions, and other factors. They can include:

Misdemeanor charges: Jail time up to one year, fines up to $2,000
Felony charges: Prison sentences ranging from one year to life, fines from $2,000 to $1,000,000 or more
License suspension or revocation
Mandatory drug testing and treatment programs
Probation with strict conditions
Permanent criminal record impacting employment, housing, and immigration status

Federal charges for large-scale trafficking or distribution can carry even harsher penalties.

Defending Against Drug Charges in Michigan

Just because you have been charged does not mean you will be convicted. At Mamat Law, we use every legal tool to fight for your freedom and your future. Our defense strategies can include:

Challenging illegal searches and seizures: We examine whether police had probable cause or a valid warrant.
Filing motions to suppress evidence obtained unlawfully.
Attacking the chain of custody to show the evidence was mishandled or contaminated.
Questioning the substance identification or weight reported by police labs.
Proving you did not possess or control the drugs.
Demonstrating entrapment if undercover officers pressured you into committing a crime.
Highlighting procedural errors by police or prosecutors.
Negotiating reduced charges or alternative sentencing such as drug treatment instead of jail time.

Our goal is always to get charges dismissed, win an acquittal at trial, or reduce penalties through negotiation.

Alternative Sentencing and Rehabilitation Options

Michigan courts recognize that not every drug offense needs to end in jail. In many cases, especially for first-time offenders or those with addiction issues, alternative sentencing options may be available:

Deferred sentencing programs that focus on treatment and rehabilitation
Drug court programs that offer intensive monitoring and testing
Probation with treatment requirements instead of incarceration
Plea agreements for lesser charges with reduced penalties

At Mamat Law, we work to secure these options whenever they are in our clients’ best interests, helping you address underlying issues and move forward with your life.

Why Choose Mamat Law For Your Michigan Drug Crimes Defense

When your freedom, future, and reputation are on the line, you need a defense team with experience, dedication, and deep knowledge of Michigan’s courts and laws. At Mamat Law, we offer:

Experienced defense attorneys and former prosecutors who know how to fight drug charges from every angle.
Personalized strategies tailored to the specifics of your case and your goals.
Thorough investigations to uncover police errors, constitutional violations, and weak evidence.
Negotiation skills to secure plea deals and alternative sentences where appropriate.
Courtroom advocacy prepared to go to trial to defend your rights.
Statewide service, from Detroit and Grand Rapids to Lansing, Flint, Ann Arbor, and beyond.

We are committed to giving you honest guidance, clear communication, and relentless defense every step of the way.

Contact Mamat Law for a free, confidential consultation
If you or someone you love has been charged with a drug crime in Michigan, do not wait to get the legal help you need. The sooner you contact us, the sooner we can begin building your defense, protecting your rights, and fighting for the best possible outcome.

Call Mamat Law today for a free, confidential consultation and see how our experienced Michigan drug crimes defense attorneys can help you defend your freedom and your future.