While simply possessing illegal drugs can lead to extremely serious criminal charges, selling or distributing narcotics in Detroit is a much more serious offense. Anyone who sells, delivers, or distributes a controlled substance anywhere in Wayne County could have to face jail time, fines, driver’s license suspension, and other harsh penalties, and if you or a loved one has been accused of dealing drugs in Detroit, it is crucial that you contact an experienced drug crime attorney right away. The lawyers at Grabel & Associates know what it takes to achieve great results in Detroit drug dealing cases, and we are always available to begin working with clients statewide after an investigation or formal charge. Contact us by phone or online for a free initial case consultation to learn more about our approach to drug sale and distribution defense.
Under the direction of knowledgeable trial attorney and firm founder Scott Grabel, our lawyers will guide you through every step of your case, and ensure that everything possible is done to protect you against potentially life-changing penalties. As soon as you contact our firm, our team will begin to walk you through the necessary steps of the defense process utilizing our time-tested tactics to ensure you receive exceptional representation throughout your case. Get in touch with our team as soon as possible and begin to fight back against drug sale or dealing conviction in Detroit.
The specific laws that will be related to your case depend greatly on the type of drug that has allegedly been sold or delivered. In the state of Michigan and federally, drugs are separated into distinct Schedules, and the specific subsections of the law and penalties that will be used during conviction and sentencing come from these Schedules.
The drug Schedules in Detroit range from Schedule I (which is the most serious) down to Schedule V (which carries less serious penalties). Drugs included in Schedule I include Heroin, Ecstasy, and LSD. Schedule II includes Cocaine, Meth, and drugs like Oxycodone and Methadone. Schedule II includes narcotics like Ketamine, while Schedule IV includes Rohypnol, Valium, and Xanax. In Schedule V are certain over the counter cold medicines with ephedrine or Codeine.
Some substances, such as marijuana and certain hallucinogens, while Scheduled with other drugs, have separate subsections for cases involving distribution, possession, cultivation, or manufacture. It is important that you consult with an attorney early on in your case so that you are fully aware of how Detroit drug crime legislation may affect your case. The attorneys at Grabel & Associates have the knowledge and experience necessary to guide you through your case, and know what it takes to combat wrongful conviction or excessively harsh criminal penalties. Contact our firm right now for a free initial case analysis and learn more about what you can do to protect yourself against potentially life-changing punishment.
Another factor in the specific penalties you can face is the amount of the drug involved in the sale or drug deal, or that is simply in the offender’s possession.
For Schedule I and II substances, any amount over 1 kg can lead to life behind bars. Distributing between 450 g and 1 kg can lead to 30 years in prison and a half-million dollar fine. Between 50 and 450 grams can lead to 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine. Any amount under 50 grams can lead to 4 years in prison and a $25,000. Like most drug crime cases, additional penalties like a felony record, suspended driver’s license, and more, can result.
For other Schedules of drugs, the penalties range in severity. No matter what you are accused of allegedly dealing, however, there will be a lot at stake, and it is crucial that you work with an experienced drug crime defense lawyer to fight back against conviction. Contact our firm from anywhere in Detroit or Wayne County now for a free phone consultation.
At Grabel & Associates, our attorneys know what it takes to win, and we are committed to protecting Detroit’s wrongly accused in drug dealing cases. As soon as you get in touch with our team, we will begin working with you to identify key details of your case which will help us in constructing a unique defense approach based on the specifics of your situation. Our proven results demonstrate why we are trusted by so many Detroit clients to deliver exceptional case results. Contact us now to learn more.
To speak with a member of our team right now, call 1-800-342-7896 or contact us online. We will provide you with a free initial case analysis as soon as you get in touch with our firm, and begin to guide you towards a great case result.