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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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More

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,… Read More

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… Read More

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… Read More