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