The police officer makes an arrest in Michigan when he or she determines that there is probable cause that a crime has been committed. For petty or minor offenses the police officer may release the individual on their own personal recognizance with instructions to contact the Court for an arraignment…
Identity Theft and Identity Fraud crimes in Michigan involve the unlawful use of the financial information of another person or company in a fraudulent manner. It is an offense that is treated seriously by Courts in because it harms a victim financially, often ruins or damages the victim’s credit, and…
Hiring an Immigration attorney for legal representation for yourself, a family member, or a friend for a United States Immigration matter is sometimes very difficult. Under the best of circumstances, money is available to retain the Immigration lawyer for the agreed upon amount and the issue of ability to pay…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…