Comprehensive legal defense for serious drug related charges across Allegan, Kent & Ottawa Counties, and West Michigan.
Defending Drug Charges At a Glance
Drug charges in Michigan move fast and carry serious consequences. Even low-level possession cases can lead to jail time, probation, fines, and a permanent criminal record. What feels like a small mistake can quickly become a life-altering legal problem.
Many drug cases hinge on how evidence was obtained. Traffic stops, searches, seizures, and lab testing must follow strict legal rules. When police overstep or procedures are flawed, charges can often be reduced or dismissed entirely.
Early defense strategy makes a real difference. The decisions made in the first days after an arrest affect bond, charging levels, and long-term outcomes. A focused defense can protect your freedom, your future, and your ability to move forward.
Understanding Drug Related Criminal Charges in Michigan
Drug-related charges in Michigan can involve far more than illegal substances. Arrests may stem from prescription medications, marijuana, controlled substances, or allegations of possession, intent to deliver, or manufacturing. Many people are shocked to learn how quickly a routine traffic stop or simple investigation can escalate into serious criminal charges.
These cases are serious because the penalties can affect nearly every part of your life. Convictions may result in jail or prison time, probation, heavy fines, driver’s license consequences, and a lasting criminal record. Even when incarceration is avoided, drug charges can damage employment, housing, professional licenses, and personal reputation long after the case ends.
Early legal defense matters because drug cases often rise or fall on technical details. Police searches, seizures, statements, and lab testing must follow strict rules. When those rules are violated, powerful defenses may exist. Getting experienced legal guidance early can reduce charges, protect your rights, and help you regain a sense of control during an overwhelming and frightening time.
For in-depth information, review the specific offense pages below to understand how Michigan law applies to your situation and what legal defense options may be available.
Courts and Jurisdictions We Serve:
We proudly serve the counties of Allegan, Kent, and Ottawa, with a special focus on the cities of Allegan, Holland, Grand Haven, Grand Rapids, Wyoming, Grandville and all points in between.
Comprehensive Michigan Legal Defenses For Drug Charges:
Marijuana Possession
Defense for Michigan marijuana charges involving possession limits, vehicle stops, and unlawful searches.
Delivery & Manufacture of a Controlled Substance
Defense for serious drug trafficking charges involving intent, distribution, or production allegations.
Cocaine Possession
Defense for felony drug charges involving searches, testing procedures, and potential incarceration.
Heroin Possession
Defense for high-risk felony charges with severe penalties and long-term consequences.
LSD Possession
Defense for felony drug charges involving hallucinogens, searches, and laboratory testing issues.
Meth Possession
Defense for serious felony charges involving meth, searches, lab testing, and aggressive prosecution.
Mushroom Possession
Defense for controlled substance charges involving psilocybin, searches, and evolving Michigan laws.
Oxycontin Possession
Defense for prescription opioid charges involving authorization, possession limits, and search legality.
Vicodin Possession
Defense for prescription drug charges involving valid prescriptions, possession issues, and unlawful searches.
Adderall Possession
Defense for prescription stimulant charges involving authorization, dosage limits, and search legality.
Maintaining A Drug House
Defense for felony charges alleging drug activity tied to a residence or property.
Why Clients Choose Our Firm
When you are facing criminal charges, fear and uncertainty can take over fast. You may be worried about jail, your job, your driver’s license, or how this will affect your family and future. Shawn understands that this is often one of the most stressful moments of a person’s life. He takes the time to listen, explain what is happening, and give you clear answers—so you are not left guessing or feeling powerless.
Clients choose Shawn because he combines steady guidance with aggressive defense. He knows how overwhelming the system can feel, and he works to take that weight off your shoulders by protecting your rights and building a strategy early. From the first conversation forward, his focus is on minimizing damage, preserving your freedom, and helping you regain control of your life. You are treated with respect, not judgment, and defended as if your future matters—because it does.