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…
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Child Sexually Abusive Activity
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 First Degree
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…
Non Sufficient Funds Check – NSF Checks
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,…
Arson of Personal Property
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…
Unlawful Driving Away of an Automobile – UDAA
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
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…
Felony Murder
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…
Robbery
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
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…