Criminal Defense

Michigan youth may find themselves in the juvenile justice system for breaking the law or committing an offense like truancy or a curfew violation. We have guided juvenile offenders and their parents through criminal cases. The Association for Children’s Mental Health...

If you enjoy movies and TV shows featuring good guys against bad guys, you probably have heard fictional law enforcement officers give the Miranda warning to people they arrest. But while you may know the Miranda warning by heart, you likely fail to recognize its...

When it comes to criminal charges, particularly drug charges, most people wonder how it is going to impact them in the present. What are the current consequences? What some do not consider, however, is how that charge may impact their future.  According to the New...

Michigan law enforcement may use field sobriety tests during a DUI stop. They use these tests to determine if they should proceed with breath or blood tests. But what should you know about field sobriety tests first? How accurate are they? How can they impact you? ...

According to USCCA, carrying a concealed weapon can be charged as long as the weapon that is being concealed cannot be easily seen. It does not need to be completely hidden. So what are the penalties for being in violation of Michigan's carrying concealed weapons law?...

If the Michigan state prosecutor charges you with possession of marijuana, you're looking at one year in the county jail and a fine of up to $2000. Even on a city case, you're still looking at up to 93 days in jail and a $500 fine plus costs. And on top of that,...

A criminal conviction can follow a person for the rest of their lives. It affects almost every facet of daily living. When people learn someone has a criminal record, they may treat them differently. This leads to ostracization before even getting to know the...

There is a correlation between your child's education and his or her involvement in the Michigan juvenile justice system. In other words, involvement in the juvenile justice system may hurt your child's educational prospects, both now and in the future. Not only that,...

Speaking to law enforcement after an arrest can often be unnerving. A person in Michigan who faces interrogation may feel confused or upset by the process to the point that he or she may speak without realizing the consequences of making statements.  According to the...