Halley J. Peters
Oakland County Drug Crimes Lawyer
Drug crimes are treated with a high degree of seriousness in Michigan and across the United States due to the substantial impact they have on individuals, families, and communities. Being accused of a drug crime can lead to severe legal consequences, including hefty fines, probation, and even imprisonment. A drug crime conviction leaving you with a permanent criminal record also carries a significant social stigma that can affect your future employment, educational opportunities, and other life prospects.
Crimes involving controlled substances, whether they are street drugs or unauthorized medical prescriptions, call for the services of a committed and competent defense attorney. At HJP Legal, you can rely on the knowledge and skills of Attorney Halley Peters, who brings 12 years of experience defending clients in all types of drug-related charges. Her effectiveness in criminal defense has earned her a reputation for high-quality legal representation in and around Oakland County.
Contact HJP Legal online or at (517) 449-6544 to request a confidential consultation with our Oakland County drug Crimes attorney. Attorney Peters is licensed in Michigan, Florida & California.
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Why Choose HJP Legal?
Strategic Advice & Representation
Attorney Halley J. Peters is well-versed in ensuring your legal rights are protected throughout the legal process. They will ensure that the evidence being used against you is obtained legally and within legal boundaries.
Minimize Penalties
Criminal charges can have severe consequences, including losing certain rights, massive fines and penalty fees, and potential incarceration. A skilled criminal defense attorney like Halley J. Peters can help to minimize these penalties or even fight to get the charges dismissed entirely.
Clear Communication & Transparency
Halley is here for you every step of the way. She keeps her clients informed and up to date on important developments in their cases, and is readily available to answer any questions or address any concerns that may arise.
Legal Expertise
Halley is an experienced criminal defense attorney with the knowledge, skills, and resources to handle your criminal case. She understands the legal procedures and tactics of the prosecution, allowing her to provide you with the best defense.
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Drug Crimes in Michigan
Drug crimes are among the most common types of criminal charges in Michigan and the U.S. People of all ages, backgrounds, and socio-economic levels can find themselves accused of crimes related to drugs, such as cocaine, methamphetamine, heroin, PCP, ecstasy, and other street drugs. The unauthorized possession, use, or sale of medical drugs like OxyContin, Vicodin, Adderall, and other stimulants and sedatives can also lead to criminal charges.
Michigan categorizes drugs into five “schedules” based on their accepted medical use, the potential for abuse, and the likelihood of causing dependency. This classification system helps determine the severity of drug offenses.
Schedule I and II are drugs with the highest potential for abuse, such as heroin, cocaine, and methamphetamine. Schedule III, IV, and V have lower abuse potential; they include drugs, such as barbiturates and tranquilizers.
Drug crimes can include:
- Possession for one’s own use
- Possession of drug paraphernalia
- Possession for the sale or distribution of drugs
- Transportation of drugs
- Sale or furnishing of drugs to minors
- Manufacture or cultivation of drugs
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Penalties for Drug Crimes
How you are charged for drug crimes depends on the type of drugs found in your possession, what amount, and other critical factors, such as prior criminal history, whether minors were involved, or whether weapons were involved.
Prosecutors consider the above factors when filing criminal charges, determining the penalties you can face.
Examples of penalties include:
- Possession of narcotics: Up to four years in prison and/or fines up to $25,000 for substances like cocaine and heroin.
- Manufacturing methamphetamine: Up to 20 years in prison and fines up to $25,000.
- Prescription fraud: Penalties can include jail time, significant fines, and a permanent criminal record.
In addition to the above penalties, individuals convicted of drug trafficking in Michigan can face particularly harsh consequences. For instance, trafficking a large quantity of controlled substances such as heroin or cocaine may result in up to life imprisonment, depending on the amount involved.
Michigan’s laws against the distribution of marijuana, despite its legalized status for recreational use in small amounts, can lead to up to 15 years in prison when the distribution involves large quantities or occurs near protected areas like schools or parks.
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How HJP Legal Can Help
Being accused of a drug crime can have life-changing consequences, depending on the nature of the charges. Any criminal conviction can leave you with a permanent criminal record that can jeopardize your future.
Our firm can help you fight back by providing an aggressive defense strategy, challenging the prosecutor’s evidence, working to negotiate lesser charges or penalties, and exploring alternative sentencing options, such as drug court or treatment programs.
Halley is a fierce advocate dedicated to protecting your rights.
About Halley J. Peters, Esq.
Halley J. Peters has over a decade of experience practicing and is licensed in California and Florida. Ms. Peters has rigorously defended individuals and large financial institutions, including UBS, Merrill Lynch, and Wells Fargo. In addition to practicing in the field, Ms. Peters has clerked for Florida Supreme Court Justice E.C. Perry and Appellate Judge Leslie B. Rothenberg at the Third District Court of Appeals for Florida.
Her passion for criminal justice stems from her experience working in jails and institutions, including teaching law in a correctional facility for teenage felons for the Florida Department of Juvenile Justice and working in the first drug courts in Miami, Florida. Moreover, she concentrated her law review thesis on the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, arguing that rehabilitation serves the public and reduces recidivism rates far better than incarceration.
Her personal and professional experience serving in rehabilitative facilities and her familiarity with the hurdles addiction presents to those in the legal system provides Ms. Peters a uniquely compassionate perspective. She is dedicated to ensuring those detained or alleged to have violated the law receive the very best outcome, legally and personally.
Ms. Peters graduated magna cum laude from the University of Miami School of Law in 2011 and with Distinction from the University of Michigan in 2008. She has served as President of the University of Michigan Alumni Club of Miami-Ft. Lauderdale and is a huge University of Michigan football fan.
As a result of her passion and unique skill set, Ms. Peters is one of the only attorneys in Southern California with the understanding and connections to fully support her clients – from the courtroom to their living rooms. Halley can help you get your life back.
Halley speaks Spanish – Hablamos Espanol!
If you or someone you know requires dedicated legal counsel, please call us at (949) 340-0102 or click the button to request a consultation.
If you or someone you know requires dedicated legal counsel, please call us at (949) 340-0102 or click the button to request a consultation.
Remember, with Halley,
no concern is too small.
