The state of Michigan (and for that matter every other state across our country) is faced with a concern over the “Speedy Trial” rule, which is likely to be compromised during COVID-19. According to the Michigan Court Rules (MCR 6.004) in a felony case in which the defendant has been…
A former Detroit Metropolitan Airport supervisor who was convicted of receiving bribes wants a delay to the start of his prison sentence due to the coronavirus pandemic. He was convicted of 10 crimes this past June and was set to report to federal prison for a ten-year sentence starting April…
In a move that surprised very few, Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer extended Michigan’s stay at home order through the end of April. She made the announcement Thursday, just four days before the original order was set to expire on Monday, April 13. With this order in place, many in the…
Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has put out an urgent alert to people to watch out for Coronavirus stimulus check scams. As you have most likely heard, the federal government recently passed a historic $2 trillion stimulus package in an effort to keep the economy going during this unprecedented pandemic.…
The United States has unsealed federal drug trafficking charges against the embattled Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro. The federal government is accusing Maduro and his regime of taking a prominent leading role in Venezuela’s drug trafficking, which has led to massive amounts of cocaine being smuggled into the United States. Relations…
For many in the criminal justice system, one case that stands out is the Atlanta Child Murders as it was a case that shook our nation. From May of 1979 to July of 1981 there were 29 children that were murdered in Atlanta, Georgia. The victims were all young black…
United Auto Workers President Rory Gamble has offered a direct meeting with federal investigators who are currently in the midst of an investigation of union corruption. This offer comes in response to outspoken criticism from federal prosecutors. The UAW is trying to avoid the government from coming in and taking…
Michigan State Rep. Larry Inman was tried on 3 different counts in federal court this past December. He was accused of lying to the FBI, extortion, and bribery. The jury acquitted Inman of lying to the FBI, but they were deadlocked on the other two charges and did not come…
A woman facing embezzlement charges has just gotten another adjournment much to the judge’s chagrin. The judge asked, “what are we doing with this case? This is the ninth adjournment in this case.” While the judge holds the ultimate authority over giving adjournments, there is an interest in working towards…
In the wake of COVID-19, many Michigan courts have utilized Zoom as a mechanism to online hearings. At first, this was thought to be a way to handle massive court dockets while preserving a defendant’s constitutional rights. A recent article on NPR has caused great concern in the legal community.…