Indecent exposure often ends up being a joke you see on TV or in movies. The reality of an indecent exposure charge is much different. Depending on the nature and circumstances of your indecent exposure violation, you may face substantial penalties and stigma that can follow you for the rest of your life. The consequences […]
Probation can serve as a punishment for a criminal conviction. It is an alternative to a jail sentence for many. It can be part of a plea bargain and is usually court-supervised. Probation in Michigan is used for many reasons, such as a way for someone convicted of a drug crime to get clean or otherwise rehabilitated. […]
Michigan courts follow sentencing guidelines for individuals who have been charged and convicted of a felony in Michigan. The purpose of sentencing guidelines is to ensure that there are consistent sentences for the same crime and that there is no discriminatory sentencing occurring. As a result, if two people from completely different backgrounds commit the […]
If you commit a crime and are immediately arrested without the involvement of a court for a warrant, you will be immediately taken to jail and likely be held until your arraignment. However, the process may look a little different if the police are required to have an arrest warrant issued to find the suspect. […]
Michigan is one of 26 states with a “stand your ground” law, an extension of the Castle Doctrine. This law allows someone to use lethal force to defend themselves or another person without the obligation to retreat. You can stand your ground in Michigan even if you are not in your home. Additionally, stand your […]
In Michigan, a probable cause conference is a court hearing before the preliminary examination. Both are considered part of the due process rights. Therefore, you and your attorney will generally receive the initial date for your probable cause conference at your arraignment; attendance at the conference is mandatory. When Are Probable Cause Conferences Required? A […]
If you are facing an arrest in Michigan, get in touch with the experienced criminal defense attorneys at George Law, who can help ensure that you are well-defended and your rights are protected. Contact us at (248) 470-4300 or online. Read on to learn more about Michigan arrest warrants, including how a criminal defense lawyer […]
Michigan considers various acts to be unlawful sexual conduct. Criminal acts are either misdemeanors or felonies. Whether a misdemeanor or felony, some sex crimes in Michigan come with factors that detail actions that contribute to the offense. However, elements are essential to the offense, and the prosecutor must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that each element […]
On June 30, 2020, the Senate unanimously passed an unexpected extension of the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan. When the legislation is passed by the House of Representatives and signed by President Donald Trump, the money will keep flowing to millions of small businesses until August 8, 2020! If you are […]
Everybody has a cell phone, and nearly everyone has a smartphone. Sometimes you talk to someone who lies all the time, and you’re tired of it. You get mad, you pull out your phone, and you record your next conversation with them. Because you don’t trust them. But can you record a conversation with your […]
