The mere allegation of having committed a sex crime is often enough to wreck your reputation and ruin your personal life. If you are convicted of a sex crime, you may be subjected to serious penalties, including prison and mandatory registration on the sex offender...
Facing felony allegations? Our firm stands ready to help
Several times on this blog we have talked about felonies and the penalties associated with them. Allegations regarding a felony offense are quite serious and should be treated as such. This means that if you are facing felony charges you may want to carefully plan...
New law forces some Michiganders to give DNA sample
Being arrested and facing criminal allegations can be a traumatizing matter. Mere accusations can be damaging to an individual's reputation, harming both personal and professional relationships. A criminal conviction may mean an individual is subjected to serious...
First degree murder and its penalties
No one wants to face criminal accusations. They can take an individual by surprise, leaving the person unsure on where to turn. This can be especially true when accused individuals are accused of violent crimes. Offenses like murder, robbery, assault and rape are...
What is an ignition interlock device?
Being accused of drinking and driving is a serious matter. An individual facing such allegations could suffer damage to the person's reputation, lose the person's job and be subjected to license suspension or revocation. In some instances, an individual who is...
Can the police search my car during a traffic stop?
Whether or not police can search a person's car during a traffic stop really depends on the circumstances. There are certain situations when the police can search your vehicle, even if the reason for the traffic stop was relatively minor. For example, a stop for a...
What is sexual assault and how is it punished?
Sex crimes are amongst the most aggressively prosecuted offenses in Michigan. Whether it is an alleged sexual assault, statutory rape, or child molestation, an individual accused of a sex crime may have a hard road ahead of him or her. Mere allegations can be...
Understanding domestic violence in Michigan
Domestic violence is treated very seriously in Michigan, and prosecutors aggressively pursue significant penalties. Mere allegations of criminal wrongdoing can damage an individual's reputation and tarnish his or her personal and professional relationships. A criminal...
