Marijuana
Marijuana is illegal. It is considered a controlled substance and it is a serious offense even if you are charged only with possession or use of marijuana. For instance, in the case of possession, it does not matter how much marijuana you have at the time of your arrest. In Michigan if convicted of possession or use of marijuana, you lose your driving privileges for six (6) months on a first offense, and second and subsequent offenses enhance that penalty. The Law Offices of Gerald R. Stahl handle the defense of possession and use of marijuana in courts throughout Western Michigan.

There are numerous felonies that are associated with growing, selling, or possession of marijuana with the intent to deliver. There are also enhanced penalties for larger quantities.

Some of the major issues with a marijuana charge involve search and seizure. The question here is whether or not there was a search with a valid warrant, or whether or not the police had probable cause to search at the time of the discovery of the controlled substance. Issues such as search and seizure require the skills of a lawyer who can argue Michigan and Supreme Court case law as well as other factors