If you have been accused of a crime, then you probably have a lot on your mind. You might worry about your reputation and the potential penalties you could face, and you might be concerned about how your day in court will play out. It is important to note that a...
Crimes against animals and their penalties
When it comes to animal cruelty in Michigan, the law provides a continuum with regard to the severity of the offense. The severity typically depends on the number of animals involved and whether the accused individual has any other animal cruelty convictions. For...
Michigan pastor accused of possessing child porn
All sex crimes are taken seriously by prosecutors. However, perhaps none is more aggressively prosecuted than those offenses that involve children. To make matters worse, those who face these types of allegations are often seen as guilty until proven innocent, even...
The insanity defense and its mental health evaluation
It is a sad reality that people are killed every day. Sometimes, those killings are justified, such as when an individual kills another in self-defense to protect them from the imminent threat of death. In some instances, though, it may not be clear whether an...
