The information in this blog is general, and is not a substitute for consulting with a lawyer concerning the facts and circumstances of your or a loved one’s case. Jurisdictions are not always consistent in the manner in which cases are processed and handled, and laws and procedures often…
The information in this blog is general, and is not a substitute for consulting with a lawyer concerning the facts and circumstances of your or a loved one’s case. Jurisdictions are not always consistent in the manner in which cases are processed and handled, and laws and procedures often change…
Violations of Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Hunting and Fishing regulations in Michigan can result in many costly penalties: Most of these offenses are misdemeanors (low level crimes) that carry the potential for a jail sentence. Upon conviction a Judge can also impose a period of probation, with conditions…
Whenever there is a unjust conviction in State of Michigan Courts, one of the questions that the Defendant and his or her family members raise is concerning the performance of defense counsel. Establishing that the defense lawyer made a mistake is not dispositive that an injustice occurred. Every trial may…
Hunting laws in Michigan are always subject to revision. It is important to become aware of any changes in the law before the beginning of any hunting season by reading each year’s Michigan Hunting Digest. In Michigan, safety zones are considered to be all areas within 150 yards (450 feet)…
Please be advised that the following partial list of deer hunting charges and penalties in Michigan are always subject to change, and the information that you are reading is not a substitute for the services of a experienced criminal defense lawyer. It is the responsibility of every Michigan deer hunter…
Completing 2 back to back trials is always a difficult endeavor. To be successful at any trial requires a lot of preparation, skill, and experience. Recently I defended a difficult case before Judge Cheryl Matthews of the 6th Circuit Court concerning an allegation of Fleeing and Eluding in the Second…
Troy Michigan based criminal defense lawyer was featured by the Legal News in an article titled “Get to Know Daniel Hilf” on March 15, 2018. The Legal News is a publication relied upon by lawyers and Judges throughout the State of Michigan. The lawyers profiled by the Legal News are well…
Being detained or even handcuffed for a shoplifting allegation is the worst feeling. The biggest questions are: what will happen next?. Will the store prosecute? The store won’t prosecute, but the prosecutor for the city or county where the offense allegedly occurred will usually file a case. The store will…
Nervous about court? Not many people like to testify under oath. Scary, intimidating, emotional are how some describe court. Others may also describe it is liberating (believing that “the truth shall set you free”). Some people get enjoyment or feel it is a civic duty to tell on other people.…