July 2011 Blog Posts (109)

When two people enter a marriage, their lives become instantly intertwined. However, there are some aspects of one’s personal property and information that are reserved solely for that individual, with even spouses being denied unauthorized access. In the latest entry on this Michigan criminal lawyer blog, police arrested a Michigan man for a felony crime after he accessed his wife’s email account without permission.

Under Michigan law, accessing another person’s…

One does not have to be a top criminal lawyer to find national news quite depressing.  Just last Saturday, a 22 year-old man opened fire on a political gathering outside a Tucson, Arizona, shopping mall. In the skirmish, Lee Loughner allegedly shot and killed six people and injured fourteen others, including Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. This story has caught the attention of people…

One does not have to be a top drug defense lawyer to know that the Michigan Medical Marihuana Act is hotly contested in many Michigan courts and by Michigan police officers.  When a qualifying patient or primary caregiver has an encounter with police, some officers will seize the Marijuana and related equipment even when the person has a valid medical marijuana card. After criminal charges are brought,…

In Michigan and across the United States, prosecutors are responsible for representing the government in its case against a defendant accused of committing a crime. Ultimately employed by the government, prosecutors are involved in early all stages of a Michigan court case, starting from charging the accused with any crimes and ending with a criminal trial. Though it may seem like he or she is helpful, a…

Every sex crime lawyer knows all too well: regardless of where it occurs, guilty pleas or convictions for sex crimes will have a significant impact on the defendant’s life. In Michigan, the Sex Offender Registration Act requires these individuals to submit personal information to a large public database called the Michigan Public Sex Offender Registry. In short, this is an extensive list of Michigan residents…

Being confronted and questioned by law enforcement officials can be an intimidating and scary experience for anyone to go through, particularly when one is suspected of committing a crime. Although people in the United States are considered innocent until proven guilty, probing and unrelenting interrogation by police without the presence of a top criminal lawyer is very risky for a defendant–statements…

Anytime a person is accused of criminal charges, their life changes forever. However, top criminal attorneys know that the consequences awaiting an individual accused of sexual crimes can be much greater. Besides time behind bars and steep fines, a convicted sex offender will face public humiliation because of the requirement to register with the Michigan Sex Offender…

As the government, courts, and prosecutors continue their “war on drugs,” one does not need to be a top criminal lawyer to know that being accused of a drug crime is a big deal. Although the punishments vary depending on the amount and type or “Schedule” of the narcotic(s) involved, conviction of any drug crime…

In municipal, state, and federal courts across the country, drug crimes (and their punishments) are often among the most popular topics for debate. While some states have enacted medical marijuana laws, any top criminal lawyer would warn people to watch out: if a law enforcement officer has reasonable suspicion that one has illegal drugs, you could be subject to…

According to the rights we enjoy as Americans, those accused of criminal charges are entitled to legal defense by top criminal attorneys. If the defendant is unable to afford one, then a court-appointed attorney will be provided. While having some representation rather than none is clearly a better option, top criminal attorneys know that the legal services provided by…

One does not need to be a top criminal lawyer in Michigan to know that the state’s economy has been on a downward spiral for the last few years. Finding a job for educated, law-abiding citizens is incredibly difficult, and many Michigan residents have found themselves going into debt or foreclosure while trying to find work. However, there is…

Imagine a situation where a client commits an armed robbery. Knowing it would be very harmful if law enforcement conducts a lawful search of their home and finds the gun used in the robbery, the client gives the gun to their attorney for safekeeping. One might think it would be acceptable for the attorney to keep the gun hidden from law enforcement because of the attorney-client…

If you watch cop shows or lawyer shows on TV, you’ve heard the phrase, “You have the right to remain silent.” This warning is part of the Miranda warnings that police officers must give to someone who: (1) is in custody, and (2) is being interrogated.  It is based on a suspect’s Fifth Amendment Constitutional Right. On June 16, 2011, the United States Supreme Court issued a ruling stating that age must be taken into account by police when determining whether these Miranda…

It’s no secret that the best part of being from the United States is enjoying the rights and freedoms that our Constitution awards us. Throughout its long history, the U .S. Constitution has been amended many times. Some of these amendments relate to criminal law.

Therefore, it’s understandable why top criminal attorneys nationwide are particularly protective of…

Last Saturday, anyone in downtown Grand Rapids likely heard chanters crying: “However we dress, wherever we go, yes means yes, and no means no!” The crowd had gathered for “SlutWalk Grand Rapids,” an event organized by the National Organization for Women of Greater Grand Rapids encouraging others to stop blaming victims of sexual assault based on how they dress.…