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.
A restraining order, which in Michigan is technically known as a Personal Protection Order (PPO), is put in place to protect victims of domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking. The PPO prevents people accused of domestic violence from taking…
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Under Michigan law, domestic violence is an assault or an assault and battery against someone with whom you have or had a domestic relationship. This includes a spouse, former spouse, someone you are dating or used to date, a person with whom you sha…
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Michigan DUI/OWI charges carry harsh penalties, including fines, jail time, and suspension of your driver’s license. To defend against Michigan DUI charges, you need an experienced criminal defense attorney on your side. When you work with Elmen Le…
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In many criminal cases, especially those involving charges of a drug offense, the prosecution’s case relies heavily on evidence obtained during a search of the defendant’s home. But for this evidence to be admissible in court, the police must hav…
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In 2020, Michigan passed a series of “clean slate laws” that expand a person’s eligibility to have their criminal record expunged. Michigan’s clean slate law is the most expansive in the country and allows people to set aside up to two felony…
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Michigan criminal law statutes are complicated. When you have been charged with a crime, even a minor one, the stakes are high. You need someone on your side who you can trust, who will explain your situation, and who will fight to protect your right…
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Most Michigan drivers don’t know much about DUI / OWI procedures, the types of tests a police officer will administer to determine whether a driver is intoxicated, and how a DUI prosecution will proceed. But when a driver is pulled over under suspi…
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Many people charged with Driving Under the Influence of drugs or alcohol (DUI) think they should just appear in court, enter a Guilty plea, and take their punishment. But if you have been charged with a crime, you are essentially entering a foreign w…
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As someone who has spent years defending people who have been charged with drug crimes, I know that it is difficult to know what to do, where to turn, and who to trust. Being placed under arrest is a scary and stressful experience, and the stakes are…
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Miranda Rights – You have the right to remain silent. Anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law. You have the right to an attorney. If you cannot afford an attorney, one will be provided for you. Do you understand the…
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