For many Michigan residents, being arrested is a horrifying experience, especially if it is your first encounter with the criminal justice system. When people are scared, they often try to talk themselves out of the situation. Many people end up doing this during an...
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What are the penalties for underage DUI in Michigan?
It is natural for teens and young adults in Michigan to want to exercise their freedom and enjoy life. This is especially true when they are in college and attending sporting events, parties and other gatherings where there might be a temptation to drink alcohol. This...
When can police search people without a warrant?
Police in Michigan have a job to do which is to enforce the laws of the state. Part of this job includes needing to investigate various crimes and try to determine who is at fault. There are certain rules that they must follow while they are investigating though. One...
The benefits of a criminal expungement in Michigan
A criminal conviction, even for a misdemeanor, can be a lifetime ball and chain. If a prospective employer discovers the conviction, a promising job may vanish. A criminal conviction can also bar a person from obtaining a professional license. An expungement protects...
If police are at my front door, do I have to let them in?
For the last few years, police raids and warrants have been in the news. This has made many wonder what they would do if they one day found police at their door. If that happens, do you have to let them in? Breaching your home versus waiting for you to answer If your...
What is a ‘set aside’ in Michigan?
Having a criminal record can make your life difficult. If you apply for a job or housing, your potential employer or landlord may want to perform a background check. Moreover, you do not want a reputation as a criminal or substance abuser. You may want to find a way...
What is a preliminary hearing in a criminal case?
Being charged with a crime is a frightening experience. The outcome can have an enormous impact on your life and you’ll likely have a lot of questions along the way. One thing you may not be familiar with is the preliminary hearing – a necessary and valuable procedure...
Can my employer drop embezzlement charges?
Facing criminal prosecution is scary. When people are scared, they tend to reach out for anything that makes them feel better. Sometimes, this means people believe information that isn’t true, or that they misunderstand. One common myth is that victims have some power...
What does it mean if I am charged with a felony?
If you are facing felony charges, you may be alarmed and overwhelmed and wondering what it means for you. Felony charges are significant because they can carry more severe punishments than their counterpart misdemeanor charges. When faced with them, you should...
Do not underestimate the importance of jury selection
If you’re facing criminal charges, you have a lot to think about. You need to consider who you are going to call as witnesses and how you are going to minimize the impact of the prosecution’s evidence. But before you even get to that point, there’s another matter that...