An individual’s driver’s license may be revoked due to multiple convictions for driving under the influence (DUI); in some cases, a person’s license may be permanently revoked if that individual has been convicted for DUI repeatedly over a specific time period. Is it possible to get a revoked license back…
Over the past two or three years heroin has made a strong comeback in West Michigan, resulting in not only countless deaths due to overdose, but a substantial rise in criminal charges. HIDTA, or high intensity drug trafficking areas, include Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo, and Detroit, among others. Not too many…
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…
We all know that children often become what they’re exposed to, whether they live in high-crime areas, are the victims of abuse and neglect, or exposed to a substantial amount of crime/violence through television, video games, etc. Thankfully, fighting crime through education, school programs, and providing support for troubled kids…
– 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…
There are many offenses that fall under the category of white collar crimes, but all are generally motivated by the possibility of financial gain. Some of these crimes include money laundering, embezzlement, tax evasion, insurance fraud, bribery, certain Ponzi schemes, and securities fraud. The biggest factor that sets white collar…
Many people love their dogs; some even consider them an important member of the family, just as important as their “human” relatives. While all dogs are special, police dogs are in a class all their own, providing law enforcement with capabilities no human has and often helping to “crack the…
The question really isn’t where defense lawyers take their summer vacation; it’s actually DO they take a summer vacation (or a vacation at any time of year, for that matter). Unfortunately, the answer is too often “no.” Most criminal defense attorneys are under an incredible amount of stress, and “vacation”…
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…