Law enforcement authorities in another state recently shut down a marriage fraud scheme involving numerous members of the United States Army. All involved are facing serious charges which, if convicted, carry significant penalties. There are a couple of lessons...
Criminal defense: Advocates want driver’s licenses for immigrants
People who immigrate to the United States do so for many reasons, but most want to improve the lives of themselves and their families. Sometimes there are obstacles that can make it difficult for them to do so, including obtaining a driver’s license. If an immigrant...
The New Normal: Traffic Tickets and COVID-19
COVID-19 is changing the landscape for how many things are being done; from grocery shopping to eating out, and working from home. One might say, however, the biggest change has been for the legal field. Due to an order from the Supreme Court of Michigan, most, if not...
Criminal defense addresses arrest for numerous offenses
Often police investigation involves multiple agencies working together. This may be especially true if law enforcement is dealing with a string of crimes they believe may be connected. Anyone facing multiple charges may benefit from a strong criminal defense strategy....
Task force raids home seeking drug crimes
Michigan police take drug crimes seriously. In the face of growing addiction and the criminal element that often follows, law enforcement agencies often assemble task forces to search out the sources of drug trafficking and try to eradicate it from their...
Birthday arrest for drunk driving ends the celebrating
As adults, many people celebrate birthdays differently from the way they do as children. Birthdays are often times to look back on past accomplishments, set goals for the coming years and raise a glass or two with friends. For one Michigan man, however, a birthday...
Drug charges remain serious, even with new marijuana laws
Last fall, when Michigan voters approved an initiative to legalize recreational marijuana, they opened up a world of possibilities. Several states have been moving to legalize recreational marijuana in recent years, and the federal government has struggled to respond....
We can help you face and deal with criminal charges
Have you ever looked up the long list of Michigan state statutes? How about the federal list? Prepare yourself for some heavy reading. There are many laws, statutes and regulations that aren't to be broken. For those that are accused of doing so, criminal charges and...
Drug trafficking accusation could be federal charge
America is seen as the greatest country in the world by many, and a fairly liberal country in terms of our freedoms and liberties as citizens. However, just as with any nation in the world, we have laws and regulations. The reason behind these laws is mostly for...
What do I need to know about building a criminal defense?
Being charged with a crime can come completely out of the left field. Many are completely taken aback when they are arrested or charged with a crime. Oftentimes, those accused are completely unfamiliar with the criminal justice system. The first thing to know is that...
