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 […]
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 […]
If you have been arrested in Michigan, police must read you a list of rights to which you are entitled under the Constitution. These rights are called Miranda rights, which outline the rights that all suspects in criminal investigations have while in custody under the 5th and 6th amendments of the United States Constitution. Law […]
