A person arrested and charged with a crime can often post bail to be released and allowed to go home. Bail is an insurance bond that guarantees a criminal defendant will appear at future court hearings and trial. A defendant who fails to appear for a…
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Changes to Michigan’s expungement law make it easier to have your criminal record expunged, creating new opportunities for jobs, housing, and education. While these changes make more people eligible for criminal record expungement, the new expungem…
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Assault with Intent to Do Great Bodily Harm is a serious crime, and a conviction almost always results in jail time. To protect your rights and defend yourself in court, you need an experienced and aggressive criminal defense lawyer who will carefull…
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In Michigan, the crime of Felonious Assault with a Deadly Weapon occurs when a person commits an assault using a gun, knife, brass knuckles, or any object that could be used as a “dangerous weapon.” A person can be charged with Felonious Assault…
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The Michigan legal system treats juveniles differently than adults when they are involved in criminal proceedings. Juvenile cases are handled by the family division within each circuit court. Family court judges have more options for resolving juveni…
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In Michigan, the crime of assault with intent to commit a felony is a serious offense, and a conviction carries severe consequences, including up to 10 years in prison and a $5,000 fine. If you were charged with assault with intent to commit a felony…
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Since being admitted to practice in 2014, Robert Elmen has dedicated his career to defending people accused of crimes in Michigan. A staunch and proud defender of the presumption of innocence and the rights of the accused, he understands that being c…
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It’s a situation that plays out every weekend throughout Michigan and across the country. You’re driving along, minding your own business, when you see red and blue lights flashing in your rearview mirror. You pull to the side of the road, the po…
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While misdemeanor crimes are less serious than felonies, the penalties for a conviction are still severe. A misdemeanor conviction can have a profound impact on your life, and your future. If you are facing misdemeanor charges in Michigan, don’t as…
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Being charged with a crime can be a scary and intimidating experience. If this is your first time dealing with the criminal legal system, you likely have questions and may not know where to turn for answers. If you have prior criminal charges on your…
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