On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Apr 2, 2020 | 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...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Feb 26, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Feb 11, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Feb 4, 2020 | Criminal Defense
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? ...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Dec 31, 2019 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Dec 31, 2019 | Criminal Defense
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...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Dec 13, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Police may spend a large portion of their time attending to drug-related activity in Michigan neighborhoods. Without question, the fight against dangerous and addictive substances is a difficult one, and law enforcement may feel overwhelmed at times. Out of zeal, poor...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Nov 7, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Along with drunk drivers, travelers must now be cautious of those driving while impaired by drugs. In fact, in Michigan, the number of fatal accidents involving drugged drivers increased 32 percent in the last year. Nevertheless, drivers suspected of being under the...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Oct 2, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Teenagers in Michigan may complain that there is not a lot to do. However, one young man allegedly found plenty to do and is now facing an uncertain future. Despite his age, he is charged with numerous felonies, any of which may result in prison or other serious...
On behalf of Gormley and Johnson Law Offices, PLC | Aug 29, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Michigan residents in Lansing County may be interested in a case in another county that involves a 40-year-old woman who faces 15 years behind bars following a crash last December in which her mother was killed. The woman is accused of being impaired at the time of...
