Thanks to movies and TV shows, most people understand that the police must provide a Miranda warning when they arrest a suspect. However, the information contained in these dramas is not entirely accurate. Much more commonly, police question a suspec…
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In Michigan, the crime of home invasion replaced the common law crime of burglary. Michigan recognizes three levels, or degrees, of home invasion. Second-degree home invasion occurs when a person breaks into the dwelling of another, intending to comm…
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Many people confuse the crimes of robbery and theft. In Michigan, robbery is a separate criminal charge that involves the threat or use of physical force. Charges of robbery are serious, and the penalties are severe. If you were charged with robbery…
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The repeat offender law in Michigan imposes harsher sentences on people with prior felony convictions who are convicted of another crime. These sentence enhancements generally include longer prison time and additional, more severe penalties. If you a…
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The Fourth Amendment protects people against unreasonable searches and seizures by the government. It states: The right of the people to be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be…
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Anytime a person is arrested on suspicion of having committed a crime, they have legal rights and protections that extend throughout the criminal legal process. These rights and protections remain in force at all times and were intended by the Foundi…
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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 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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