July 2011 Blog Posts (109)

Will Children’s Protective Services defense attorneys in Michigan find themselves dealing with allegations of the crime of animal cruelty? Some released studies maintain that those who abuse or violently treat animals are at high risk for exhibiting the same behavior towards people, namely children.

A Mid-Atlantic study was released in 1997 – - the first of its kind examining the link…

One does not need to be a child abuse lawyer in Michigan to know that parenting is a huge responsibility. Until a child reaches the age of 18, the parent or guardian is responsible for the child’s physical and mental well-being. Failure to do so can result in serious and life-changing consequences including fines, and jail time. Additionally, if Michigan Children’s Protective Services (CPS)…

Millions of people use the Internet to share information, pictures, and videos with others. While this type of networking is very common, it can result in criminal charges if your computer comes into contact with unlawful information or images. Among the most common of these crimes are child pornography charges. These are serious criminal offenses, punishable by prison time and…

One does not need to be a Michigan child abuse lawyer to know: facing termination of parental rights is one of the scariest things that parent or guardian can experience. Fortunately, a recent case in the Michigan appellate courts has offered parents in this very difficult situation some hope. In Re R. Morrow, Minor, the Barry County Circuit court granted the request of the Department of…

With many years of experience defending persons charged with child neglect and abuse, Michigan CPS attorneys know how damaging these accusations can be to a parent or guardian’s life. Besides a possible termination of parental rights, one could face incarceration and heavy fines–not to mention the permanent social stigma associated with child abuse & neglect…

While the joys of being a parent or guardian can be endless, child neglect and abuse lawyers warn all to take the job very seriously. Until the age of 18, a parent is legally responsible for the emotional and physical well-being of the child. Any indication that a guardian is neglecting these obligations can result in the termination of parental rights and even…

Anytime a person is convicted of criminal charges in Michigan, significant restrictions are placed on their life as terms of probation. Often, the person is prohibited from consuming controlled substances including alcohol, leaving the state or even driving a vehicle. One does not need to be an experienced DWI defense lawyer to know that violating probation is no laughing matter particularly when charged with…

Being pulled over for a routine traffic stop is a frustrating experience for any motorist to go through. If the police officer at the scene believes that you are driving while intoxicated, your problems instantly become bigger. This is especially true for those who are in the public spotlight, such as athletes on popular college teams across the state. Ask any experienced Michigan DUI attorney,  just because…

One does not have to be a Michigan DUI attorney to know that being caught driving under the influence of alcohol is a very big deal. Not only can one lose their driving privileges if convicted, jail time and large fines are also common. In recent months, Michigan lawmakers have enacted even stricter penalties for drunk drivers with high blood alcohol contents (BAC). Known as the “Super Drunk” law, this law…

Efforts to increase prosecution of drunk drivers has led to some incredible actions by lawmakers, prosecutors and police.  A recent example of this—one that has been getting the attention of every DWI defense lawyer—is the arrest of two men who in the state of Texas on DUI.

When law enforcement officials stopped the two men, one was riding a horse and the other was riding a mule. Upon questioning, the…

Michigan DUI Lawyers are celebrating the recent court ruling which seeks to create more objective standards for reporting the results of chemical testing in drunk driving cases in Michigan. In this case, Mason County  District Court Judge Wadell ruled that blood test results from the Michigan State Police crime lab are inadmissible in court. The judge reasoned that because the crime lab does not record or publish its margain…

Michigan DWI defense lawyers must stay alert to changes made in state drunk driving laws. The recently passed “super drunk” driving measures increased penalties for those who had blood alcohol contents registering far above the legal limit of 0.08. While this change has already increased the number of drunk driving fines in…

One does not need to be an experienced DWI defense lawyer to know that being arrested for drunk driving is not only serious, but a process. If a law enforcement official suspects that a motorist is operating a vehicle while intoxicated, they will perform numerous tests to see if they are correct. Besides basic, field sobriety tests, police and prosecutors use the results of blood…

One does not need to be an experienced DWI defense lawyer to know that drunk driving arrests are a very big deal. If convicted, the penalties for drunk driving are severe, and can include many life-changing consequences. Because of the harsh punishments associated with driving while intoxicated, it often takes time for a DWI defense lawyer to prepare their case and gather evidence.…

Ask anyone that lives in Michigan, and they will tell you that the summer months are the best. Traditionally filled with boating, barbecues, family, and friends, summertime brings everyone outside and on the roads. However, frequent celebrations and an increased number of people driving has prompted law enforcement officials to step up patrols. DWI defense lawyers statewide warn…

Each day Michigan defense lawyers represent clients in cases where a person is accused of forcing another to engage in sexual activity against their will. In many of these, alcohol use is commonly involved–by both victims and defendants. In Michigan it is illegal to have sexual contact with an incapacitated person. While the booze is generally found in the form of liquor or beer, recent cases have…

One does not have to be a…

As technology becomes a more prominent part of everyday life, it is only natural that lawmakers across the country would follow suit by creating computer-related legislation.

A top criminal lawyer in Michigan would immediately point to state statute 752.795 which states:

“A person shall not intentionally and without authorization or by exceeding valid authorization do any of the…