Michigan drug laws are some of the roughest in the U.S.

In Michigan the possession of only 650 grams (1.4lb) of cocaine could be punishable by a life sentence. In addition, possession of even small amounts of cocaine, marijuana, methanphedamines and other controlled substances can lead to major penalties. Michigan also has strict laws concerning the illegal possession of legal prescription drugs.

Drug forfeiture usually includes assets legally owned and purchased.

Huge amounts of property are confiscated by law enforcement. Much of this property was lawfully obtained and not connected in any way to the drug trade, but people facing drug charges often must pick between challenging a drug forfeiture and paying for an effective criminal defense. It is a little known fact that the law requires the state to prove that the assets they have seized were purchased using drug money. Because this is difficult or impossible for the state to prove, an effective attorney can help you recover the personal property unlawfully seized.

Constitutional violations are common and must be challenged.

Drug Enforcement violations of Constitutional rights are commonplace, more so than any other area of law enforcement. Dealing with this requires a skilled, knowledgeable and aggressive lawyer. Judges are often hesitant to grant defense motions based on Constitutional issues because a defendant who wins such a hearing often wins the case outright. Therefore, it is very important that you have an attorney who knows how to effectively bring a Constitutional challenge.

Thorough investigation of the arrest history is necessary.

Since police often overstep legal procedures in order to obtain an arrest, a skilled attorney must thoroughly examine all of the facts and circumstances of your case. Many drug charges have been challenged by attacking the means through which the police first made contact. You will have to work closely with your lawyer in order to help them understand these preliminary facts so that they can determine your defense .