The goal of the juvenile criminal justice system is to maintain public safety while rehabilitating and reintegrating people under the age of 18 back into society. While the juvenile system functions similarly to the adult justice system, the courts consider that juveniles are immature and do not bear the same responsibility as adults. However, in […]
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 […]
Sex crimes are serious offenses that can have profound legal and personal consequences. If you find yourself facing charges related to a sex crime in Michigan, it is crucial to understand the legal process and the tools used in these cases. One such tool is the sexual assault kit (commonly referred to as a rape kit), […]
During criminal and civil trials, individuals may be requested to testify or answer questions under oath. Lying while under oath is known as perjury and can lead to felony criminal charges, which will adversely affect an individual. In Michigan, as opposed to other states, it doesn’t matter if the perjury was related to a material […]
Heroin is one of the most dangerous drugs, and being found in possession of heroin can lead to severe criminal penalties that can affect someone for the rest of their life. If you are arrested and charged with heroin possession, the prosecution will likely seek jail time. Contact an experienced heroin possession attorney at George […]
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 […]
When you are charged with a crime in Michigan, you must first decide whether to retain a private criminal defense attorney or a public defender. The Sixth Amendment of the U.S. Constitution guarantees everyone the right to attorney representation in their criminal defense. However, that does not mean everyone can qualify for free representation by […]
What Is Attorney-Client Privilege? Attorney-client privilege is a long-established court-recognized principle that protects the substantive communication between a client and their counsel, whether appointed legal counsel or someone they hired. The purpose of attorney-client privilege is to foster a relationship that encourages clients to fully disclose all the facts to their attorney without fear of […]
