If you have either been formally charged with criminal wrongdoing or are under investigation because law enforcement suspects that you may have committed illegal activities, it is imperative to behave as if your every move is not only being watched but scrutinized. This is not to say that you should cultivate a sense of paranoia […]
In Michigan, the legal system recognizes the gravity of stalking and has enacted specific statutes to address and combat this offense. Below, criminal defense attorneys at George Law explain the intricacies of stalking laws in Michigan, providing a thorough understanding of the definitions, penalties, and potential defenses. What Constitutes Stalking Under MCL Section 750.411h? Stalking […]
You’re under investigation for criminal wrongdoing, or you’ve recently been arrested. You are – very understandably – panicking. And as a result, you’re pretty sure you’ll never be able to sleep again. For starters, please know that you are – by no means – the first individual who has either made a mistake or been […]
If you pay attention to high-profile criminal law cases – as has become a popular pastime among the millions of Americans who enjoy “true crime” television dramas, movies, and podcasts – you are likely aware that some criminal defendants opt to represent themselves when they are facing criminal charges. If you are facing criminal charges, […]
In Michigan, buying, receiving, possessing, or concealing stolen property is illegal. This means that you can be charged with a felony offense if you are found to have knowingly bought or possessed stolen property. In addition, if you unknowingly buy the stolen property and later find out that it is stolen, you must forfeit the stolen property to […]
Being arrested can be terrifying. If you panic during the arrest and make it more difficult for the police, it can result in a resisting and obstructing arrest charge. Even if the arrest was not legal or the crime you were arrested for is dropped, you can still be charged with resisting arrest, resulting in […]
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 […]
