Involuntary manslaughter is the lowest level homicide offense that someone can be charged with when someone is killed in Michigan. The involuntary manslaughter category is meant to cover homicides that were not intended but occurred because of negligent or criminal actions. For example, this is a common charge for someone driving with reckless disregard for others’ safety, […]
Speeding may not seem like a serious thing. Usually, speeding will result in a ticket which is a traffic infraction, not a criminal offense, but sometimes speeding can lead to serious criminal penalties. Even when you are simply paying the speeding ticket, you are pleading guilty under Michigan law, which can have consequences you may […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
