Farmington Hills Cocaine Defense Lawyer

Fighting for the Accused in Oakland County & Throughout Michigan Since 2002

Cocaine is a highly addictive stimulant which provides users with a euphoric feeling that lasts anywhere from 15 minutes to 1 hour. When a person consumes cocaine in one of its forms—either snorting, injecting, or smoking (crack cocaine)—they temporarily gain a feeling of strength or confidence. Because of its addictive properties and physical effects on a person, cocaine is very dangerous and it is listed in Schedule II of the Federal Controlled Substances Act.

Even the smallest amount of cocaine found in a person’s possession can lead to a jail sentence and large fines. If you have been charged with any type of cocaine offense, you need a skilled attorney on your side immediately. My experience with cocaine charges makes me one of the leading cocaine defense attorneys in Oakland County. Since 2002, I’ve earned a reputation for outstanding work in drug crime defense. As a Farmington Hills cocaine defense attorney, I have built my reputation by investigating every detail of a client’s case and crafting a custom defense to protect their rights.

Rely on my experience to help you through this difficult time. Contact me at (248) 599-0054 for a free consultation with a Farmington Hills cocaine charges defense attorney.

Cocaine Penalties in Michigan: Possession, Possession With Intent & Trafficking

Cocaine is believed to be the second most popular illegal recreational drug in our country, just behind marijuana. Cocaine possession is a felony, and the penalties imposed upon an offender will be based upon the quantity of the substance alleged to have been in your possession or under your control, as well as whether it is believed that you were involved in the distribution of the drug into the community.

Possessing under 50 grams of cocaine carries the following penalties:

• Up to 4 years in prison
• Up to $25,000 in fines

Possessing 50 to 450 grams of cocaine carries the following penalties:

• Up to 20 years in prison
• Up to $250,000 in fines

Possessing 450 grams to 1 kilogram of cocaine carries the following penalties:

• Up to 30 years in prison
• Up to $500,000 in fines

Possessing over 1 kilogram of cocaine carries the following penalties:

• Life in prison
• Up to $1,000,000 in fines

If there are weapons charges associated with your arrest, the situation is far more serious, and there will be enhanced penalties and mandatory prison time imposed upon you if you are convicted. Additionally, penalties are doubled for anyone caught attempting to sell cocaine to a minor or near a school.