Criminal Defense

As you build your criminal defense, you have to look for weaknesses in the prosecution’s case. In many instances, there are telltale signs that the prosecution’s case has holes. It’s up to you to spot them so that you can exploit them to your advantage, whether...

Minor exaggerations during negotiations might seem harmless, but our state treats serious misrepresentations as a potential crime called false pretense. This offense hinges on a person’s intent to defraud another individual when conducting a transaction or securing...

Facing allegations of white collar wrongdoing can feel overwhelming, and it is natural to wonder if indemnity clauses or certain insurance policies might help. In Michigan, business officers often rely on indemnity agreements and liability insurance as financial...

Like other campuses around the country, several students at Michigan State and other colleges and universities in the East Lansing area may do their fair share of partying. Because of this, it is no surprise that many college-related crimes involve underage drinking,...

While many people associate counterfeiting strictly with the production of fake money, it actually involves a much broader range of alleged fraudulent activities that include altering or forging documents and items beyond just currency. In Michigan, as in other...

Fraud is typically considered to be a white-collar crime and, as a result, some people may think that any associated consequences upon conviction for such a charge will be less than they might be for other crimes that may be perceived as being more serious. This is...

There’s a lot of nuance to the criminal justice system. While you can rely on your attorney to help you navigate them, it’s also beneficial to have your own basic understanding so that you can meaningfully participate in building your criminal defense. One often...

You have the right to be tried by a jury of your peers. But you can also waive that right and proceed to a bench trial where the judge hears the evidence and renders a verdict. The direction you decide to take your case might depend on several factors, but let’s look...

When you’ve been accused of criminal wrongdoing and the evidence seems stacked against you, it can be tempting to step to the witness stand, tell your side of the story, and explain why the prosecution has it all wrong. While you certainly have the right to testify in...

Like other states, Michigan law makes what it calls reckless driving a crime. Someone accused of reckless driving faces the possibility of jail for up to about three months and a fine of $500. Also, Michiganders will have a license suspension of 90 days. They also may...