Practicing law near several university campuses, a Michigan attorney with experience defending students against “college crimes” will likely represent individuals charged with the manufacture, possession or distribution of a fake drivers license. Earlier this week, three Michigan college students were charged by police with illegally possessing or transferring false identification cards to, presumably, sell them in order to help fellow students gain access to bars or purchase alcohol when such is limited to those people aged twenty-one and older.
University of Michigan students Samuel Hamburger, 19, and Barak Leibovitz, 20, and Michigan State student Zachary Firestone,18, were arrested by law enforcement officials last Wednesday. Upon investigation of incoming international mail, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement intercepted a package bound for Ann Arbor that they believed continued the materials to make forty-eight fake identification cards. The package, sent from Toronto, was delivered to the boys’ Ann Arbor apartment by officials from Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
Earlier that day, Leibovitz informed his roommate, Hamburger, that he was “expecting a package.” According to court documents, Hamburger signed for the package but admitted that he knew it contained at least one fake id. When law enforcement officials confronted the boys, Leibovitz admitted that twenty-seven of the false identification cards belonged to him while Firestone was on his way from Michigan State University to pick up the rest. In a statement made by Firestone to police officers, his “involvement with the sale” of fake state IDs had been instigated by the influences of Leibovitz, who taught him about the manufacture and sale of the cards.
These charges these young men are facing may have severe consequences, resulting in penalties of anywhere from two to fifteen years in prison depending on the circumstances of the charges. Upon interview on Thursday, federal investigators were not at liberty to say what exact penalties the students faced, nor what type of fake identification cards were involved.
Although the college years can be a beacon of freedom for young adults, while trying to grow up too quickly, some students can find themselves embroiled in legal battles over violations of “college crimes.” The most common charges include: possession of a fake ID, minor in possession of alcohol (MIP), or minor in possession of marijuana. Being accused of these criminal charges is a scary and overwhelming experience for a young adult to go through. However, they are different than the charges mentioned above. Quite often, when charged with one of these violations, students under the age of 21 can often expect to get their charges taken “under advisement” and placed on a period of probation. Successful completion of all probation requirements can often lead to the charge being dismissed, giving the individual a chance to keep a clean criminal record. It is important to seek the advice of an attorney experienced with representing young men and women charged with such crimes.
For answers to all of the many questions you undoubtedly have, it is important to call a hard-working and trustworthy Michigan Lawyer immediately. Doing so can provide the best legal advice and legal representation for your case.
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