In Michigan, pursuant to Michigan Compiled Law 257.617, the driver of a vehicle who knows or who has reason to believe that he or she has been involved in an accident upon public or private property that is open to travel by the public shall remain there until the driver…
An article in the March 2012 Michigan Bar Journal, authored by retired Circuit Court Judge John Hammond, listed the 50 most frequently occurring felony offenses in Michigan. They are listed in order from the most common to the least common, however the list only reflects a fraction of the total…
In many instances a victim pursues a criminal case with vigor and determination to receive justice, and will stop at nothing to have his or her position heard and advanced. In Michigan a victim has an absolute right to be heard, informed, and consulted with as to the prosecution of the Defendant. A victim…
In Michigan there are several crimes related to credit card fraud, debit card fraud, and gift card fraud or point of sale fraud that are commonly prosecuted. The above mentioned items are also referred to in Michigan as financial transaction devices. Even the possession of someone else’s account number, credit card number, PIN (personal identification number), personal account, or business…
Hiring a criminal defense attorney for legal representation for yourself, a family member, or a friend for a criminal arrest or criminal allegation is sometimes is very difficult. The hardest part is often that it is an unexpected expense which usually comes at the worst possible time. Under the best…
Not all defenses to crimes in Michigan are discussed in this blog. Some of these defenses do not apply to certain offenses, or may not be allowed by a trial Court based upon case law and judicial interpretation. You should always seek the advice of an experienced attorney such as…
In Michigan, there are a number of crimes related to Prostitution: Engaging or Offering to Engage Services of Female (MCL 750.449a) provides that any male person who engages or offers to engage the services of a female person, not his wife, for the purpose of prostitution, lewdness, or assignation, by…
There are 2 different types of extortion under Michigan law: threats of harm; and threats to accuse another of a crime. The crime of Extortion carries a maximum possible punishment of up to 20 years in prison. Michigan Compiled Law 750.213 provides that “Any person who shall, either orally or…
There are 3 different types of conduct in Michigan that constitute Child Sexually Abusive Activity: First, pursuant to MCL 750.145c(2), creating child sexually abusive material through knowingly persuading, inducing, enticing, coercing, causing, or allowing a child to engage in child sexually abusive activity, or the producing, making, or financing of…
Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree (MCL 750.520b), also known as CSC 1st Degree, is the most serious of all sex offenses in Michigan. Criminal Sexual Conduct in the First Degree can involve children or adults depending upon the circumstance, and always involve some form of rape or sexual…