As a criminal defense lawyer, perhaps the best piece of advice I can give a prospective client is: don’t talk to the police. If you ever find yourself being questioned by law enforcement officers, you should politely but firmly tell them that you a…
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Drivers who hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) are held to higher standards than other people on the road. This is particularly apparent when it comes to drunk driving charges. As a professional driver charged with a Michigan OWI, you face se…
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After a suspect is arrested, the court will schedule the arraignment and other pre-trial hearings. During these hearings, your lawyer will try to negotiate a favorable plea bargain or even outright dismissal of your case. If the prosecutor is unwilli…
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The criminal legal process can be confusing. And if you’ve been charged with a crime, the confusion will only add to your stress. To demystify the criminal legal process, I created this guide to pre-trial criminal procedure, which explains the crim…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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