Minor in Possession at Michigan State University

Due to reputation for large crowds and parties, MSU has a very thick police presence. This includes off-campus housing as well. The local judges are fair and will usually give the diversion program, but you typically will need to plead NOT GUILTY at your arraignment and speak with the prosecuting officials. Hire an attorney as you may have defenses to your charges. In addition, the police will charge additional charges like attempting resisting and obstructing where you MUST hire an attorney to protect your rights.

2011 Update!!  You need to call the court and confirm who the prosecuting agency is for your MIP. If it is the City of East lansing attorney and not the state attorney, there is a possibility you could get a better deal than the standard diversion program. You can confirm this by calling the court and getting your case number.  It will typically have a reference to the year…2011…an assigned number…and then either OM or SM.  The OM stands for Ordinance and means that it is usually a City of East Lansing case. 

If you have a City of East Lansing case, contact an attorney immediately to discuss your case.