How long do Michigan warrants last?

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 2, 2022

How long do Michigan arrest warrants last?
How long do Michigan arrest warrants last?

A common questions is, how long do Michigan warrants last? Whether their warrants will expire over time? In general, arrest warrants do not expire and remain active until resolved. If you have an outstanding warrant in Michigan, it is important to take action immediately to deal with the issue.

A Michigan warrant lasts until a judge cancels it. A Michigan warrant never expires. Warrants can last for years or even decades. For example, a judge can issue a bench warrant because a person failed to appear for their court date. Suppose twenty years go by and the person never gets stopped by the police. Once day, when they do get stopped for speeding, they can be arrested for the warrant – even 20 years later.

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Michigan’s Good Samaritan Law as a Defense to Drug Possession

By Attorney James Czarnecki|Czarnecki & Taylor PLLC|NOV 3, 2022

Immunity from Arrest and Prosecution for Overdose
Michigan’s Good Samaritan Law was enacted to provide limited immunity from arrest or prosecution for possession and use of a controlled substance for people who need medical attention for an overdose.

This article will discuss the Michigan Good Samaritan Law as a defense against drug possession. Michigan is currently in the midst of an opioid epidemic. Statistics show that overdose deaths are now the leading cause of accidental death in the United States. Michigan’s Good Samaritan Law is a defense against drug possession under limited conditions.


Paramedics can prevent many drug overdose deaths if called right away. The chance of surviving an overdose, like a stroke or heart attack, depends on how fast a person receives medical attention. Michigan’s Good Samaritan Law focuses on the preservation of life. The law provides immunity from arrest and prosecution for possession charges.

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