Nessel and Kessel

It’s always very upsetting when I speak with a prospective client about having their conviction(s) set aside…only to find out that they aren’t eligible because of an extra misdemeanor driving conviction or multiple low level felony convictions. I usually end the conversation telling the person that there is very likely a chance that the law will change and make things easier. Well now that may be happening… A new bill in the state legislature would allow people with multiple felonies and low level traffic offenses. It’s estimated that the law would help 100,000 people in Wayne County alone! The bill will help those with up to 3 non-violent felonies, certain marijuana convictions, and those with multiple “convictions” out of one “bad act.” Here is a link  to a story that the discusses the law in more detail.  The legislation would affect an estimated 100,000 people in Wayne County, Filler said.  Here are the changes proposed by the six bills: Expand the number of ...

Since the passing of the act legalizing recreational marijuana people are always asking me what they can and cannot do under the new law. Unfortunately, there are even some questions that I can’t answer. Thankfully, the folks in the legislature realized that there were, indeed, too many unanswered questions floating around about Michigan’s newly legalized plant. So “officials” released a set of “emergency rules” dealing with the use and sale of marijuana. MLive did a great, but lengthy article  here , but let me make it even more brief by touching on what I get asked about most… Marijuana sales probably won’t happen until early 2020…which I guess isn’t that far away. “Public use” will also soon be allowed. This isn’t to say you can smoke a joint on the street. But festivals and events can get special permits to allow such use. And soon smoking lounges will be opening as well, though they will be prohibited from selling food and alcohol at the same establishment. Yes, you can b...