Forfeiture cases are pursued by city prosecutors, county prosecutors, federal prosecutors, and/or United States Customs depending upon the circumstances. Forfeiture laws allow the government to seize and keep businesses, cash, cars, guns, homes, jewelry, and other property that it believes is related to criminal activity or that is a public nuisance. US…
For the offense of Nonsufficient Funds (NSF) Check, the Prosecution must prove the following elements beyond a reasonable doubt: 1) That on a particular date the Defendant wrote or delivered a check, draft, or money order to a named individual or entity for a specific dollar amount; 2) The check, draft,…
When a fire occurs, the law assumes that it had a natural or accidental cause unless the Prosecution can prove beyond a reasonable doubt that the fire was set intentionally. Arson of a Dwelling House is a 20 year maximum felony under Michigan law. The crime of Arson of a…
There are a number of different criminal offenses related to the stealing or unlawful use of an automobile in Michigan. If charged with one of these offenses, you should seek the help of an experienced criminal defense attorney. Unlawfully Driving Away an Automobile (UDAA) is a felony in Michigan that…
Perjury in Michigan is treated as a serious offense because it attacks the integrity of the judicial system. Without question persons have been falsely convicted and imprisoned on the basis of lies and deceit, and providing an effective deterrent to such behavior is necessary. However, perjury charges sometimes come about as retaliation…
There are 3 main murder charges in Michigan: First Degree Murder (also known as premeditated murder); Felony Murder; and Second Degree Murder. First Degree Murder and Felony Murder both carry as punishment life in prison without parole. Second Degree Murder carries the possibility of parole after many years in prison. To prove the…
In Michigan, there are several offenses which can constitute Robbery, including: Armed Robbery; Unarmed Robbery; Assault with Intent to Rob while Armed; Assault with Intent to Rob while Unarmed; Carjacking; Bank, Safe, and Vault Robbery; and Home Invasion. All of these offenses are felonies, and require the assistance of an experienced criminal defense lawyer. Armed…
Reckless Driving in Michigan is viewed as a criminal offense. According to MCL 257.626 “…a person who operates a vehicle upon a highway or frozen public lake, stream, or pond or other place open to the general public, including, but not limited to, an area designated for the parking of motor…
Perjury in Michigan is treated as a serious offense because it attacks the integrity of the judicial system. Without question persons have been falsely convicted and imprisoned on the basis of lies and deceit, and providing an effective deterrent to such behavior is necessary. However, perjury charges sometimes come about as retaliation…
There are several types of criminal charge and sentence agreements in the State of Michigan: A Cobbs agreement is a practice in Michigan criminal law Courts, based upon the case of People v Cobbs, 443 Mich 276 (1993), which allows a Judge to make an agreement with a Defendant concerning…