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.
If you have a criminal record, you may be concerned that it will affect you long after you have paid your fines and your sentence is complete. As you know, a criminal conviction can follow you for years, impacting your ability to find a job, secure h…
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Being arrested can be a daunting and confusing experience. In an instant, your freedom, your reputation, and your future may feel uncertain. Regardless of whether you believe the arrest was justified, what you do in the moments after being arrested c…
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When someone is charged with a crime, one of the first questions they ask is whether the crime is considered a felony or a misdemeanor. This distinction can significantly impact a person’s life. While felony and misdemeanor crimes both involve brea…
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When a driver leaves the scene of an accident, it is often a split-second decision made in the heat of the moment. Nonetheless, this decision can result in severe, long-term consequences, including substantial fines, potential jail time, and signific…
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Robbery, theft, and larceny are all legal terms used to describe the crime of stealing something that belongs to someone else. While some other states use the term “theft” to describe this crime, Michigan statutes continue to refer to the crime o…
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Possession of Child Sexually Abusive Material (CSAM), commonly known as “possession of child pornography,” is a serious crime that carries severe penalties, including jail time punishment, thousands of dollars in fines, and mandatory registration…
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Eyewitness testimony can play a pivotal role in a criminal trial, but it is far from infallible. Nonetheless, juries give considerable weight to eyewitness testimony, sometimes with disastrous results. Research consistently shows that human memory is…
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In criminal cases involving possession of drugs, the quantity of drugs in the defendant’s possession is a key factor in evaluating the severity of the charges and the potential penalties the defendant could face. An effective defense will challenge…
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A drunk driving conviction in Michigan carries substantial penalties, including hefty fines and a mandatory driver’s license suspension. If you were convicted of Operating While Intoxicated (OWI), also known as a Driving Under the Influence (DUI),…
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In October 2024, Federal District Court Judge Mark A. Goldsmith issued a ruling in Does v. Whitmer (known as “Does III”) that struck down portions of Michigan’s Sex Offenders Registration Act (SORA) as unconstitutional. The decision could affec…
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