Most people know they should hire a criminal defense lawyer after they have been arrested and charged with a crime. But did you know there are benefits to hiring a criminal defense lawyer before criminal proceedings have been filed? Some people worry…
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If you have been charged with a crime, you should evaluate all possible defenses and aggressively fight the charges. Your defense strategy should include a careful analysis of the evidence and whether any of it can be excluded from consideration at t…
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Serious consequences accompany felony drug charges, including substantial fines and the possibility of an extended prison term. If you find yourself facing arrest on drug-related allegations, seeking the counsel of seasoned Felony Drug Charges Lawyer…
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Even though Michigan has passed laws decriminalizing the use of recreational marijuana, prosecutors continue to take an aggressive approach toward many drug crimes. Often, the difference between charges of simple possession, possession with intent to…
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Criminal charges are “the gift that keeps on giving.” If you’ve been arrested, you may be worried about jail time, paying fines, and a driver’s license suspension. You might also be concerned about losing your job, whether your employer can a…
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In Michigan, it is not illegal to use drugs. Instead, the law makes it unlawful to possess them. Michigan has strict laws regarding possession of drugs. In many cases, drug possession is a felony, punishable by more than a year in prison and fines of…
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When someone is charged with a crime, one of the most common punishments is being placed on probation. When a judge places someone on probation, they impose certain conditions, which often include things like no new offenses, no drugs or alcohol, and…
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If you’re reading this, you might have been arrested, or someone you know is in police custody. When you’re sitting in jail, the first thing on your mind is how to get out. This is usually accomplished by posting bail. Bail is an insurance bond t…
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The presumption of innocence is a fundamental principle upon which the American criminal legal system is built. It is part of your right to a fair trial and means that anyone accused of a crime is assumed to be innocent until they are proven to be gu…
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Underage drinking poses a prevalent social issue both in Michigan and across the United States. It is not uncommon for young individuals, driven by curiosity and peer pressure, to engage in alcohol experimentation during their teenage years. From par…
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