When you are charged with a crime in Michigan, you must first decide whether to retain a private criminal defense attorney or a public defender. The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees everyone the right to attorney representation in their criminal defense. However, that does not mean everyone can qualify for free representation by […]
What Is Attorney-Client Privilege? Attorney-client privilege is a long-established court-recognized principle that protects the substantive communication between a client and their counsel, whether appointed legal counsel or someone they hired. The purpose of attorney-client privilege is to foster a relationship that encourages clients to fully disclose all the facts to their attorney without fear of […]
Under Michigan law, a person is required to be at least 16 years old to be able to engage in consensual sex. Additionally, if someone is above the age of 18, they are not legally allowed to have sex with individuals under the age of 18. An adult who engages in sexual activity with a […]
There are a variety of penalties that someone can face if they are caught driving without a license, whether that means they never got a driver’s license, have a suspended license, or left their driver’s license at home. In some cases, people moved to Michigan from another state and never applied for a Michigan driver’s […]
In the United States, it is illegal for any company or person to commit fraud in the sale or transfer of a security. If someone commits securities fraud, the individual could face civil penalties forcing them to pay back the money they received illegally. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may also press criminal charges […]
Children make mistakes, which sometimes end in a juvenile record, but they shouldn’t have to pay for those mistakes as adults. A juvenile record in Michigan may include various confidential files that can be sealed, including diversion records, criminal records, testimony, reports, and social files. In Michigan, a court will sometimes seal a juvenile record related to […]
It is well known that someone accused of committing a crime may request an attorney, and one will be appointed to them. However, this is not always the best option because public defenders who generally will be appointed to the case are usually spread too thin and have little time to dedicate to a specific […]
Generally, citizens have the right to record an on-duty police officer so long as the recording does not interfere with their work. However, some police officers in the United States react to being filmed in a way that might make people nervous about video recording a police officer. The constitution generally protects people’s right to […]
Generally, you should contact an attorney as soon as you are accused of a crime. Many people think this makes them seem guilty; however, this is merely a shield between you and the police to avoid being coerced into saying something false and incriminating. It’s important to know your rights when the police question you. […]
The sentencing hearing occurs after a defendant has been found guilty during a trial and usually occurs a few weeks after the trial has concluded or the defendant has entered a guilty plea. After a conviction, a number of things must be completed before an individual can be sentenced. For example, suppose the defendant was […]
