What is a plea bargain? Simply stated, a plea is where a finding of guilt is made through an admission rather than by a judge or jury. Usually this means that in exchange for dismissed charges, reduced charges, a deferral, or for an offer of leniency the defendant explains the…
This is another segment in a series of blogs which is dedicated to provide answers to frequently asked legal questions related to criminal law. If you are charged with a crime (felony or misdemeanor) you may be arrested on an outstanding warrant or receive a notice from the court or…
In this concluding portion of our series, we will discuss illegal searches as they relate to an individual’s home. The following will serve as a paradigm for exploring police searches of the home; Were the police allowed to enter the home? Were the police allowed to search the home? What…
In the second part of our 3 part series on searches, this blog will discuss the rules governing automobile searches. The following needs to be considered when a motorist is pulled over and subsequently searched; Was the stop a traffic stop or a stop based on suspicion of criminal activity?…
This blog will explain the Michigan Child Neglect and Abuse laws and conclude with some of our legal strategies which are utilized to defend a client charged with child abuse or neglect. Our criminal defense attorneys approach child abuse and neglect cases with the utmost diligence and care. We invariably…
Oftentimes clients ask the following questions; When the police searched me, was their search valid? Were the police allowed to search me? Did the police have the authority to search me? Answer: It depends, this three part blog series will explore what types of searches are and are not valid.…
As an active criminal defense attorney in Macomb County, our firm is frequently asked whether a criminal record can be totally erased, disappear or vanish. Unfortunately, the answer is no. The Michigan Law Enforcement Information Network (LEIN) The moment an arrest occurs, or a warrant is issued by a court,…
Can I be charged with a crime if only one person says I did it and there are no other witnesses or evidence (commonly called “he said/she said” cases)? Answer: YES. This is a question that we are frequently asked in cases involving relationships such as spouses, lovers, family members…
This blog is part of a series of blogs which explores some frequently asked criminal law questions. I cannot believe how many times I have been asked this question: Do court appointed lawyers work for the police and prosecutor? Answer: ABSOLUTELY NOT. Pursuant to the 6th Amendment to the United…
There is a pattern of “frequently asked questions” in the field of criminal law. This blog is dedicated to answer a couple of those questions. This blog is not intended to provide a one-size-fits-all dissertation on the covered subjects but only a short synopsis with some other references linked-in for…