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Extradition to Michigan

Hiring a criminal defense attorney for legal representation for yourself, a family member, or a friend for a criminal arrest or criminal allegation sometimes is very difficult, especially when extradition occurs.  Although a Defendant can challenge the extradition at a hearing, by and large the only issue when someone is extradited from Michigan is whether or not…

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Attorney for Crime Victims

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…

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Financial Transaction Device – Unlawful Sale, Use, or Possession.

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…

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Top 10 Ways to Afford a Criminal Lawyer

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…

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Possible Criminal Defenses

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…

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Prostitution

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…

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