Stay informed and empowered with legal insights from Ann Arbor criminal defense attorney Robert Elmen. Robert's blog offers practical advice, case law updates, and clear explanations of Michigan criminal laws. Whether you’re facing charges or simply want to better understand your rights, our blog's are valuable resources for anyone navigating the justice system.
The sex offender registry is a publicly accessible list of people convicted of state or federal sex crimes in Michigan. Under the Michigan Sex Offender Registration Act (SORA), if you were convicted of a sex offense after October 1, 2005, you are req…
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In the United States, you have the constitutional right to an attorney if you have been accused of a crime. If you cannot afford an attorney, you can ask the court to appoint one for you. Many people consider asking for a public defender instead of a…
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Finding out that there is a warrant for your arrest can be distressing. You may feel like you have nowhere to turn and that there is no way out. But when you work with Elmen Legal, I will guide you through the criminal legal process and help you deci…
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For most people who have been charged with a crime, avoiding a jail sentence and prison time is a primary concern. Fortunately, the Michigan legislature has passed laws that allow someone convicted of a crime to avoid jail time. Elmen Legal will work…
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Even though Michigan has legalized marijuana for recreational use, drugged driving is still a crime. The crime of Operating Under the Influence of Drugs (OUID), commonly referred to as impaired driving or drugged driving, is treated similarly to an O…
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The Second Amendment protects a person’s right to bear arms, and many Michigan residents proudly exercise these rights. They own guns for hunting, target shooting, and personal protection. But Michigan residents can run into trouble when they carry…
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The criminal process can be confusing, especially if you have never been charged with a crime before. While every situation is unique, most criminal cases follow a similar process that leads from investigation to charges being filed and, ultimately,…
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Your medical history contains intimate details about your life. In most instances, medical records, conversations between a doctor and a patient, and other medical information remain strictly private: the patient decides whether or not to share priva…
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Enacted in 1998, the Michigan Sentencing Guidelines were intended to make sentencing more uniform across the state by providing judges with minimum sentencing recommendations. The guidelines gather the factors a judge should consider when sentencing…
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Facing Michigan criminal charges can be scary. It can be difficult to know where to turn for advice. Depending on the nature and severity of the charges, you could face jail time, substantial fines, loss of your driver’s license, and more. In addit…
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