Should I Talk To The Police? This is a question that I am often asked, and in most cases the answer is no. After an arrest, or during the course of an investigation, a police officer or detective will make efforts to interview any witness or witnesses to a crime,…
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Drug Paraphernalia
Possession of Drug Paraphernalia in Michigan, pursuant to MCL 333.7451 and MCL 333.7455(1), is a misdemeanor, punishable by imprisonment for not more than 90 days, or a fine of not more than $5,000, or both. Sale of Drug Paraphernalia by a person 18 years old or older to someone under…
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…
Failure to Stop at an Accident
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…
Top 50 Felony Offenses in Michigan
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…