While the arraignment process is extremely short, usually less than 15 minutes, it is an essential part of the criminal process. In Michigan, during the arraignment, the court will inform the defendant of the charges being brought against them, the defendant will enter their plea, the judge will set bail, and if there are outstanding warrants, […]
Probation and technical violations are similar in that they both transpire because of some offense that occurs while someone is on probation. What Is Probation? According to the Michigan government, probation has been the primary form of supervision for anyone convicted of a felony in Michigan since 1913. The purpose of probation is to provide an […]
If someone is involved in an accident, Michigan law requires that the person who caused the accident perform certain things, including staying at the scene of the accident, especially if someone was injured. Leaving the scene of an accident may result in heavy fines, license suspension, and even jail time. Requirement After An Accident Under Michigan […]
In Michigan, District Court judges have the authority to issue warrants. Law enforcement has the right to arrest an individual and may appear at the person named in the warrant’s home, work, or another place of business. As a result, contacting an attorney if you believe you have a warrant out for your arrest is […]
Embezzlement is a very serious property theft crime because it occurs when someone is entrusted to manage or monitor someone else’s money or property, and using that trust, they steal all or part of that money or property for their personal gain. One of the key elements of embezzlement, which makes it different than general theft, is […]
Definition Of Sexual Assault In Michigan Sexual assault occurs when someone coerces or forces another person into unwanted sexual contact; it is not limited to penetration. It can be unwanted sexual touching or lewdness. The State of Michigan refers to it as sexual conduct, while some schools define it as sexual misconduct in their policies. Sexual […]
