Some defendants in a criminal or DUI case feel they cannot justify the cost of hiring their own attorney (or perhaps they simply cannot afford it), while others believe a lawyer appointed by the court or public defender will provide the same level of legal guidance and support a private…
Let’s be honest here – all people tell lies, whether they have been accused of a crime or not. We’re all human, however many people are curious as to if criminal defense lawyers represent clients who they know are lying, and if so, why. Even defendants in a criminal case…
Most people believe that attorneys use “complicated” language, or what some refer to as legalese. While the legal terms used in the everyday life of a lawyer are well understood (for the most part) by other attorneys, those who don’t practice law, who have been arrested for a crime, or…
In the state of Michigan there are countless local bar associations, including the Grand Rapids Bar Association, Detroit Metropolitan Bar Association, Oakland and Ingham County Bar Associations, and even “special purpose” bars such as Criminal Defense Attorneys of Michigan, Michigan Lawyers Alliance, Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association, and Michigan…
Summer is officially underway, and in Laurel, MS authorities have already warned residents of the increase in crime rates over summer months. Local police say crime begins to rise along with the temperatures, and that it happens every year. Most of the crimes are vandalism and property crimes such as…
School violence and crime are problems in many cities across the U.S., and while it’s believed violence is decreasing, many schools fail to report incidents. This means the data on school crime is somewhat unreliable, and unfortunately incidents involving violence are often downplayed. In Michigan, violence and crime in schools…
– Hill V. Snyder, 6th Cir. 2016 On May 11, it was ordered by the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals that a “meaningful and realistic opportunity for release” must be granted to all Michigan juvenile “lifers,” or those sentenced to life in prison without parole for crimes allegedly committed…
As we’re approaching the halfway mark of 2016, we thought it would be a good idea to inform Michigan residents of new laws that have taken effect this year. Some of them you may be aware of, some you may not know about. Some of the most notable new laws…
In Michigan the concern for juveniles accused of crimes and the juvenile or criminal justice systems are a topic of intense focus. In recent years, efforts have been made by state lawmakers to raise the age for juvenile crimes from 16 to 17, so that 17-year-olds would not face a…
In the “old days” so to speak, law firms relied on their secretaries or administrative assistants to take dictation before typing out memos, letters, and other documents. Even over the last decade, it’s amazing how things have changed. Not only do we have the world wide web to provide us…