Category Archives: Drug Crimes
Can The Police Search My Car If They Smell Marijuana?
This question is an important one because a search conducted without sufficient probable cause for a search warrant may be a violation of the Fourth Amendment of the Constitution. Previously, the smell of marijuana was an indicator of illegal activity. With weed now being legal for recreational use, the waters are murky. Background: The Automobile […]
[Read More]Are ‘Designer Drugs’ Still a Thing in Michigan? Oh Yes, They Are!
If the term ‘designer drugs‘ isn’t one you’re familiar with, consider yourself lucky. Although perhaps we should take a moment to explain, since the word ‘designer’ can be a bit misleading in this case. While a designer purse or dress or perfume implies something finely crafted by someone whose creativity is celebrated in their industry, […]
[Read More]A New Michigan Law Will Require Warning Labels on Recreational Marijuana!
One of the biggest subjects of concern for some people here in Michigan, when recreational marijuana became legal was that people would use it without thinking of the unintended consequences it may have for children. Specifically, if pregnant and nursing mothers used marijuana and it affected their babies, and parents of young children used it […]
[Read More]DID YOU DROP DIRTY? Your Drug Test Can’t Tell The Difference Between CBD and THC! (Pt 2)
Hi there and welcome back! We’ve been talking about the difference between CBD and TCH, and the fact that many drug tests can’t tell the difference. In the previous article we broke down the different ways that the two compounds affect the human brain and body, and how this affects the ways in which they […]
[Read More]DID YOU DROP DIRTY? Your Drug Test Can’t Tell The Difference between CBD and THC! (Pt 1)
A recent article in the New York Times brought home a very real issue that we here in Michigan are on the cusp of dealing with – the fact that drug tests often can’t tell the difference between CBD and THC. Not sure what the differences are yourself? Let’s take a quick look at what […]
[Read More]Does Michigan Have More “Opioid Pusher” Doctors Than Any Other State?
The issue of the opioid crisis is a topic that’s been making headlines in recent years. People are realizing the extent of the addiction level in the U.S. to prescription medications. A number of efforts have been made, both on a national level and here in Michigan, to make it harder for people to get […]
[Read More]Michigan WON’T be Automatically Expunging Your Weed Convictions!
If you follow The Kronzek Firm’s blog (which you should do!) then you know we talk about the issue of expungements on a relatively regular basis. This is partly because we are in favor of people getting a second chance at a future, and we don’t like to see anyone held back from their best […]
[Read More]Exactly How Much Pot is in your ‘Michigan Medibles’?
One of the longest-running arguments against the legalization and widespread consumption of marijuana-laced food products in Michigan is the fact that these foodstuffs aren’t properly regulated. There are hundreds of strains of marijuana being grown right now, and each strain contains differing levels of THC and other intoxicating compounds. That makes it very difficult to […]
[Read More]Does Michigan Plan to Expunge Marijuana-related Crimes After All?
If you remember, it was hardly a week ago that we discussed the issue of having people’s weed-related convictions wiped out or expunged, after the legalization of marijuana in certain states. The state of Illinois recently made national headlines by signing their new Cannabis Regulation and Tax Act (which takes effect in 2020) into law, […]
[Read More]Changes Proposed to Reduce Michigan’s Marijuana Sentences
A lot has changed in the wake of Michigan’s legalization of recreational marijuana. Before our law changed, recreational marijuana use may have been grounds for losing your kids to CPS. However, now Children’s Protective Services is required to adjust their policies in favor of a more lenient view that aligns with Michigan’s current marijuana laws. […]
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